(KTLA) — The federal sex-trafficking investigation involving music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is expanding its reach.
Rodney Jones, a music producer who first sued Combs Sexual assault incident in FebruaryNow Oscar-winning actor Cuba Gooding Jr. is adding to that charge
Jones, also known as Lil Rod, said the actor sexually harassed and assaulted her, including groping her while riding on Combs’ yacht. Jones’ original lawsuit alleged that Combs forced her to procure sex workers and forced her to engage in unwanted sexual activity.
The same lawsuit claims the Bad Boy Records founder admitted responsibility for the infamous 1999 New York City nightclub shooting that led to the arrests of him, then-girlfriend Jennifer Lopez and rapper Jamal “Shine” Barrow.
Ultimately, Barrow was charged with the shooting and sentenced to 10 years in prison. Combs was arrested on weapons charges.
Netanya Ruben was shot Comb shot him in the face that night.
“I literally saw them pull out their guns; I had a clear vision,” he said during an appearance.Elizabeth Vargas reports“I mean, I was literally shot in the nose. I was directly facing them; I saw everything happen.”
“Because his name was more notable, he was believed, rather than a victim who gave a first-hand account,” he explained. “I survived by the grace of God.”
Reuben filed a $130 million lawsuit against Combs in 2008 and settled in June 2011.
Jones’ case is one of many the rap impresario has faced recently, though he’s not alone in his legal woes.
Meanwhile, in June 2023, Gooding Settlement of a civil sexual assault lawsuit Just before the trial. He was accused of raping a woman in a New York City hotel 10 years ago.
Law enforcement officials told Nextstar’s KTLA that they have not arrested Combs After raiding the house Monday tied with him in Los Angeles and Miami.
They arrested Combs’ alleged drug “mule,” who was traveling with him. Brendan Paul, 25, was taken into custody Monday at Opa-Locka Airport in Miami.
The video shows federal agents intercepting Combs’ private plane before Paul can board. He was charged with one count of possession of cocaine and marijuana candy.
The Miami Herald Reported “last night” singer was at the airport with Paul; The pair took a spring break trip with Combs’ twin daughters. This happened hours after both houses were raided.
On the day of the raid, a private plane arrived in the Bahamas, connecting with Combs. But the country’s prime minister confirmed that Coombs was not on the plane.
Meanwhile, his representatives and lawyers have maintained his innocence.
Attorney Aaron Dyer called the searches “a massive use of military-level force” and said Combs “will continue to fight for his innocence and to clear his name.”
Dyer issued a statement A day after the operation, Tuesday.
“There is no excuse for the excessive force and hostility shown by the authorities or the way his children and staff were treated.”
During a search of Combs’ LA home in the Holmby Hills neighborhood, her sons Justin Combs, 30, and Christian “King” Combs, 25, were among those temporarily detained outside.
the comb location Unknown at this time.
KTLA reached out to Gooding Jr.’s team for comment on the allegations and did not receive a response.
