Warning: This article contains discussion of rape which some readers may find distressing.
The legal representative of disgraced rapper Sean 'Diddy' Combs has today attempted to justify why 1,000 bottles of baby oil were found at his home following his sex trafficking arrest earlier this month.
The 54-year-old was arrested in Manhattan on 16 September after being indicted by a grand jury.
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The news was confirmed with a statement released by US attorney Damian Williams, claiming the arrest was 'based on a sealed indictment filed by the SDNY'.
He added: "We expect to move to unseal the indictment in the morning and will have more to say at that time."
Diddy has since pled not guilty to the multitude of crimes he's been accused of in recent years, including having 'abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him to fulfil his sexual desires, protect his reputation and conceal his conduct'.
He is also said to have used 'employees, resources, and influence of the multi-faceted business empire that he led and controlled' to 'attempt to engage in, among other crimes, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, arson, bribery and obstruction of justice'.
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Addressing some of the allegations in the upcoming TMZ documentary The Downfall of Diddy: The Indictment, the musician's lawyer was seen to be releasing a statement attempting to explain why such a vast quantity of baby oil - as well as lubricant - were found in his home by Homeland Security.
Diddy previously claimed the items were used when he hosted rampant sexual get-togethers, which he himself has previously described as 'freak offs'.
Responding to the reports on the discovery, Marc Agnifilo insisted the use of the lubricating products was 'consensual' whilst attempting to downplay the raunchy detail in the indictment, despite it having since become a hotly-debated talking point amongst followers of the case.
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"I don't know where the number 1,000 came [from]", Agnifilo claimed. "I can't imagine it's thousands. I'm not really sure what that has to do with anything.
"One bottle of baby oil goes a long way, I don't know what you need a thousand for. I mean, he has a big house. He buys in bulk, you know?
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"I think they have Costcos in every place where he has a home. Have you sat in the parking lot of a Costco and see what people walk out of there with?"
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The solicitor went on to admit: "I don't think it was 1,000. Let's just say it's a lot."
Diddy's most recent arrest follows a string of ongoing sexual assault allegations, including rape, sex trafficking and abuse - all of which he strongly denies.
His former girlfriend, musician Cassie, also filed a lawsuit in November last year accusing the rapper of having abused her throughout the duration of their relationship, which lasted between 2007 and 2018.
The day after the filing, they reached a settlement, though the terms of that settlement haven't been made public, after which his attorney made clear the settlement was not an acknowledgment of wrongdoing.
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Since then, three more cases accusing Diddy have ensued, each with a range of allegations, including rape, trafficking and abuse - all of which he strongly denies.
If you have been affected by any of the issues in this article and wish to speak to someone in confidence, contact the Rape Crisis England and Wales helpline on 0808 500 222, available 24/7. If you are currently in danger or need urgent medical attention, you should call 999.
Rhianna Benson