Sean 'Diddy' Combs in Federal Custody Following UCLA Investigation
Music Mogul Faces Bribery Charges
ABC News Reports Arrest in New York City
Sean "Diddy" Combs was taken into federal custody in New York City on Tuesday, ABC News has learned. Sources say the arrest is related to an ongoing investigation into alleged bribery in connection with his son's admission to the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA).
Combs, 50, is a Grammy Award-winning rapper, producer, and entrepreneur. He is the founder of Bad Boy Records and has produced some of the most successful hip-hop artists of all time, including The Notorious B.I.G., Lil' Kim, and Faith Evans.
The investigation into Combs began in 2019 when the FBI launched a probe into the college admissions scandal that ensnared dozens of wealthy parents, including actresses Lori Loughlin and Felicity Huffman.
According to sources, Combs is accused of paying $50,000 to a UCLA athletic administrator to help his son, Justin Combs, get admitted to the school as a recruited tennis player. Justin Combs is a top-ranked tennis player, but sources say his athletic credentials did not meet UCLA's admission standards.
Combs is expected to appear in federal court in New York City on Wednesday. He has not yet been charged with a crime, but he is likely to face bribery charges.
The arrest of Combs is a significant development in the college admissions scandal. It is the first time that a celebrity has been taken into custody in connection with the investigation.
The scandal has exposed the lengths that some wealthy parents are willing to go to get their children into elite universities. It has also raised questions about the fairness of the college admissions process.
The investigation is ongoing, and it is possible that more arrests will be made.
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