Diddy's legal storm: Celebrity deals to dodge courtroom drama

All eyes have been on Sean "Diddy" Combs for several weeks. The rapper's arrest has caused significant upheaval in the showbiz world and remains one of the most talked-about topics in the media. The creator of the hit "I'll Be Missing You" was arrested in New York at the Park Hyatt Hotel in Manhattan in mid-September. The prosecution accuses the 54-year-old of extortion, human trafficking in a sexual context, and involvement in transporting young women forced into prostitution.

During a search of Diddy's house, around 1,000 bottles of baby oil were found, allegedly used as a lubricant during prolonged orgies. The attorney representing the star insists that his client is "unfairly targeted" and intends to work with authorities to clear everything up. The defence fought for the rapper's release from custody and offered a substantial bail, but their request was denied.

In the 14-page indictment against Diddy, notes about sex parties organized by the star, fuelled by drugs and alcohol and often filled with violence, were also included. It's no secret that prominent American stars attended the rapper's controversial house parties and have been anxious about their reputations for several weeks. According to reports by foreign tabloids, some celebrities associated with Combs have allegedly reached an agreement with the rapper's alleged victims to avoid having their names publicly mentioned in court proceedings.

Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing 120 of Diddy’s alleged victims, told TMZ on Monday that he sent letters demanding that many high-profile stars who had even the slightest knowledge of the rapper's alleged misconduct "resolve matters" privately. He also announced that the names of those unwilling to cooperate will undoubtedly be revealed during court proceedings.

If you were attending one of these parties […] and you attended before or you knew what was going to happen — that is, you knew that a particular drug was being used in drinks that was causing people to be coerced and taken advantage of—and you were there in the room or you participated or you watched it happen and didn’t say anything or you helped cover it up, in my view, you have a problem - the lawyer stated at a press conference.

Buzbee also stated that "many people" knew about Combs' "freak-offs" or participated in them but remained silent. He believes these individuals should be held accountable and plans to ensure this occurs. The lawyer also pointed out that the only way some celebrities can maintain anonymity is to settle with the alleged victims. It's worth recalling that among the stars who partied with Diddy in the past are Beyoncé, Jay-Z, Leonardo DiCaprio, Usher, the Kardashians, and Jennifer Lopez.