Douglas Wigdor, representing Ventura and another accuser, expressed hope that the federal investigation marks the beginning of holding Combs accountable for his alleged misconduct.
He emphasized the importance of supporting law enforcement in prosecuting those who violate the law.
Combs vehemently denies all allegations of sexual assault, dismissing them as “sickening.”
However, a former employee, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, filed a lawsuit accusing Combs of sexual harassment, drugging, and threats. Jones claimed to possess video and audio evidence of illegal activities involving Combs and his associates.
Combs’ legal history is checkered. In 1999, he pleaded guilty to assaulting a record executive and faced charges related to a shooting incident at a New York nightclub.
Although acquitted of weapons charges, Combs’ association with the event, where rapper Shyne was convicted of firing into the crowd, tainted his reputation.