P Diddy, whose real name is Sean Combs, is currently behind bars after being arrested on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution
Even while locked up, P Diddy’s influence is reportedly sending chills down the spines of some A-listers.
The hip-hop mogul, legally known as Sean Combs, was arrested last month and he was charged with a racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking and transportation for purposes of prostitution. The 54-year-old music mogul has vehemently denied all allegations against him and pleaded not guilty in court.
Since he’s been behind bars, the lawsuits have been piling up against him. Lawyer Tony Buzbee is representing 120 accusers, who are reportedly poised to file civil lawsuits against Diddy for alleged sexual abuse.
In spite of his legal battle and multiple lawsuits stacking up, there’s still some heavyweight trepidation about bad-mouthing Diddy due to his power and influence.
Diddy has vehemently denied all allegations ( Image: Getty Images for The Recording Academy)
Dishing to People, one insider claimed: “He’s so powerful. Everyone was afraid to cross him. Even though he’s behind bars now, he’s still so powerful. We all knew it even back then.”, reports the Mirror.
That same source went on to allege: “Everyone always chalked it up to being a creative genius when it came to his obsession with controlling things.”
Tony Buzbee claimed A- listers are terrified their names will be banded out amid the allegations.
He remarked: “Everyone is focused on what other celebrities were involved, who is going to be named, who is going to be outed. I don’t expect that to happen this week. We want to make sure if we name individuals beyond Mr Combs that, we have done our homework because it is going to create a firestorm, and we understand that. If you were there in the room, participated, watched it happen and didn’t say anything or helped cover it up, in my view, you have a problem.”
Buzbee also told TMZ he’s issued a barrage of demand letters to various celebs entangled in the escalating controversy.
With Diddy now behind bars at the Metropolitan Detention Centre in New York, his lawyer Erica Wolff released a statement countering the pressing charges, calling them “meritless allegations” She declared: “As Mr Combs’ legal team has emphasized, he cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a reckless media circus.”
Wolff, speaking further with TMZ, underscored: “That said, Mr Combs emphatically and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors. He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation.”