Prince Harry was mentioned in a $30 million lawsuit against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose homes were recently raided by federal authorities related to a sex trafficking investigation. The lawsuit, which accuses Combs of engaging in sexual misconduct, grooming, sex trafficking, and other misdeeds, was filed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones in February. It was the latest in a series of legal actions taken against the businessman alleging similar behavior.
The lawsuit alleges that Diddy used Harry to lend an air of legitimacy to his endeavors and to bolster his reputation as a legitimate individual.
Producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones filed a $30 million lawsuit against the music mogul, 54, last month, citing that he participated in acts such as sexual misconduct, grooming and sex trafficking, the Post can confirm.
According to the docs, Jones claimed that the Duke of Sussex, 39, and other A-listers’ “affiliation” added to Diddy’s “legitimacy.”
The update comes amid the Diddy — Dirty Money member’s Miami and Los Angeles mansions being raided.
The homes were ambushed by federal agents and Homeland Security on Monday in a possible connection with the sex trafficking investigation.
Law enforcement sources told The Post the feds moved in because they wanted to seize Diddy’s phones and computers. They also alleged there would be further raids on houses associated with the mogul in New York and Chicago. Just hours later, Diddy was spotted pacing back and forth outside a Miami airport.
The court papers do not suggest that Harry was involved in any wrongdoing or criminal activity in conjunction with Diddy.
The lawsuits and allegations against Combs have rippled through the entertainment industry and the Hip-Hop scene. Other prominent individuals in the industry have also chimed in on the accusations and rumors about Diddy’s sexual misbehavior, including comedian Katt Williams, rapper and businessman 50 Cent, and several others.
Jones, who previously worked closely with Combs, claims that the mogul’s illicit activities were given credibility through his association with Prince Harry and other prominent figures. The revelation came after Diddy’s properties were raided.
On Monday, Homeland Security agents conducted a raid on a Holmby Hills mansion in Los Angeles linked to rap mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and his production company, along with a simultaneous raid of Combs' residence on Star Island in Miami. Early reports indicate the federal raids are related to a sex trafficking probe.
In a statement, Homeland Security Investigations confirmed the raids, saying,
Earlier today, Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an ongoing investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami, and our local law enforcement partners. We will provide further information as it becomes available.
The raids in both California and Florida were coordinated by the Homeland Security Investigations Human Trafficking Task Force, acting under a search warrant issued by the Southern District of New York. New York prosecutors have reportedly interviewed at least four Jane Does and one John Doe in relation to sex trafficking allegations, and a RICO case, with additional interviews anticipated.
Jones’ allegations against the mogul are part of a growing list of legal challenges he is facing. In December, R&B singer Cassie, who dated Combs for several years, filed a lawsuit against him, accusing him of rape and other forms of abuse that started when she was only 19 years old. He paid an unspecified settlement to the singer shortly after the lawsuit was announced.
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