Diddy’s Alleged ‘Mule’ Arrested
Diddy’s alleged mule has been arrested, amid his homes being raided on Monday (March 25). According to arrest records per Rolling Stone, Brendan Paul was taken into custody at the Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on Tuesday (March 26).
Paul was arrested on cocaine and marijuana charges. Officers found cocaine in Paul’s “personal travel bags,” and he was later booked on cocaine possession and possession of a controlled substance. He has since been released, per TMZ.
Paul was named in Lil Rod’s lawsuit; that lawsuit notes that he allegedly takes care of Diddy’s drugs and guns. Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones is a former producer and videographer for the rap mogul and is accusing Diddy of sexually harassing, drugging, and threatening him.
Diddy’s Alleged ‘Mule’ Arrested Amid Los Angeles and Miami Homes Raided
This arrest follows the of the rapper’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami by Homeland Security on Monday (March 25), according to TMZ. The outlet reports that agents for Homeland Security raided each of the aforementioned properties.
The publication reported that law enforcement was “walking through the house with guns drawn, and there are people being questioned in the front of the house.” There was no indication that Diddy was home at either of the properties. According to FOX11, there were photos of individuals who were detained outside the homes. Their identities had not been determined. The exact reason behind the raid has not been announced, but reports speculate it is tied to the sex trafficking allegations.
“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,” a rep for Homeland Security told TMZ.
Diddy’s Legal Issues Amid House Raid
The reason behind the house raid is not yet known, but it has reportedly been tied to his alleged sex trafficking, sexual assault, and harassment charges that have been brought to light in recent months. Diddy has denied all wrongdoing.
One incident was of Diddy allegedly being involved in a gang rape of a 17-year-old girl at the time. She claims the alleged incident happened in 2003 when she was in the 11th grade. Combs was 34 at the time. She claims she met up with Diddy and Harve Pierre, who was the president of Bad Boy Entertainment, inside Combs’ recording studio in Manhattan.
After the lawsuit was filed, Diddy spoke out about the allegations.
“Enough is enough. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy,” he said in a statement to Rolling Stone. “Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”
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