by Idara Inyang — September 26, 2024
Diddy’s lawyer, Marc Agnifilio, has addressed the recent claims surrounding the rapper, stating that the large quantity of baby oil found in his home was simply due to buying in bulk, like many other Americans.
Diddy’s lawyer was responding to federal agents’ reports that they had confiscated “1,000 bottles” of baby oil and lubricant during raids on Combs’ Miami and Los Angeles homes. These raids were part of an ongoing investigation into Diddy’s alleged sex trafficking case.
In an interview with The New York Post, Diddy’s lawyer remarked;
“I don’t think it was 1,000. I think it was a lot. I mean, there is a Costco right down the street. I think Americans buy in bulk, as we know.” He continued, “And you know, these are consensual adults doing what consensual adults do. We can’t get so puritanical in this country to think that somehow sex is a bad thing because if it was, there would be no more people.”
Diddy’s lawyer has been regularly visiting the 54-year-old music mogul at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, where Combs is being held as he awaits trial. Combs has been accused of orchestrating “Freak Offs,” which were described as “elaborate and produced sex performances,” where Combs allegedly masturbated and often recorded the events. According to the indictment, these “Freak Offs” sometimes lasted for days, requiring participants, including Combs, to receive IV fluids to recover from the strain and drug use.
Despite the serious charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution, Diddy’s lawyer remains optimistic about the defense strategy. He shared, “He’s just laser-focused, he’s engaged, he’s helpful, he’s confident. We’re going through our defense as we do every day, and his spirits are relatively good.”
Combs’ arrest follows a series of allegations, beginning with a lawsuit filed by his ex, Cassie Ventura, which accused him of physical and sexual abuse. While that lawsuit was settled swiftly, other allegations have continued to surface, leading to Combs’ indictment. Prosecutors claim that Diddy used blackmail, violence, and coercion to abuse women for years.
Although Diddy’s lawyer proposed that his client be released on a $50 million bond under home detention with electronic monitoring, U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky sided with the government’s request to keep him jailed.
In addition to the baby oil and lubricant, authorities also seized drugs, guns, ammunition, and videos from Combs’ homes. Prosecutors revealed that three AR-15 rifles with defaced serial numbers were among the items confiscated. If convicted on all charges, Diddy could face a mandatory 15-year sentence with the possibility of life in prison. Diddy’s lawyer continues to prepare for what promises to be a lengthy and complex trial.
