Invisible Hands: The Enablers and Institutions Behind Sean Combs’s Trial

Sean Combs, a symbol of success in the hip hop world, the fashion realm, and the nightlife scene for over 3 decades, is currently on trial after a federal indictment. Charges against him include sex trafficking by force or coercion, transportation for prostitution, and racketeering conspiracy (1). A thorough reading of the indictment suggests a wider implication - an intricate network of enablers, logistical facilitators, and intimidators.

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