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The Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department has confirmed it is investigating a new claim of sexual battery against Sean "Diddy" Combs. The embattled music mogul, who is already incarcerated on unrelated federal charges, now faces scrutiny from state-level law enforcement. The department acknowledged the active investigation but declined to provide further details, including when the alleged incident occurred or when the report was filed, citing the need to protect the integrity of the case.
This development adds another layer to the producer's mounting legal troubles. The investigation is separate from the sweeping federal case that led to his indictment. In September, Combs was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, among other offenses, following raids on his homes in Los Angeles and Miami. He has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges but was denied bail and remains in custody pending trial.
The federal indictment accuses Combs of leading a criminal enterprise that engaged in widespread sexual assault, illegal drug distribution, and violence over decades. The timeline of allegations against Combs has grown significantly over the past year, stemming from multiple civil lawsuits that preceded the criminal charges. Many of these suits were filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which temporarily lifted the statute of limitations for sexual assault claims.
While the new sexual battery claim is being handled at the county level, it underscores the continued legal peril facing the founder of Bad Boy Records. An attorney for Combs has not yet issued a public statement regarding this latest investigation out of Los Angeles. The new allegation surfaces as federal prosecutors continue to build their case, a process that has already seen several of Combs' former associates cooperate with authorities. The full scope of the federal charges paints a bleak picture of the accusations that have dismantled his public image and career.
