Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has found himself at the center of controversy once again, this time involving an incident that occurred at UCLA nearly a decade ago. According to newly obtained documents from Los Angeles County prosecutors, Combs was involved in a physical altercation with university staff members in 2015.
The incident reportedly took place when Combs visited the UCLA campus to address concerns about his son’s treatment on the football team. During a confrontation in the weight training facility, Combs allegedly engaged in a physical altercation with strength and conditioning coach Sal Alosi, resulting in minor injuries to the coach.
The situation escalated further when Combs allegedly briefly choked an intern and put another staff member in a headlock. The document also claims that Combs swung a kettlebell in the direction of staff members, though no one was struck.
Despite the severity of the allegations, Combs was not ultimately charged with any crime related to the incident. Representatives for Combs maintained that his actions were “solely defensive in nature to protect himself and his son.”
As per LA Times:
“The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s office noted in the document that because no one was seriously injured or struck with the kettlebell, they were referring the case to the Los Angeles city attorney’s office for possible misdemeanor filing. No misdemeanor charges were ever filed.”
“A spokesperson for the city attorney’s office told The Times in an email that the case was handled by a city attorney hearing, an informal proceeding that’s conducted as an alternative to prosecution, in 2015.”
“The purpose of city attorney hearings, according to the agency, is to “develop alternative resolution in cases where a crime has been committed but prosecution may be inappropriate.” This includes advising the person about the potential serious criminal consequences if the behavior is repeated.”
This revelation comes at a challenging time for Combs, who is currently facing multiple lawsuits and criminal charges alleging involvement in a criminal enterprise that exploited people and forced them to participate in what were called “freak-offs.”
The music mogul’s legal troubles have intensified recently, with federal prosecutors indicating that additional charges may be forthcoming. Combs has pleaded not guilty to all charges and denies any wrongdoing.
As the investigation continues, the UCLA incident serves as a reminder of Combs’ past brushes with the law. In 1999, he pleaded guilty to a harassment violation in New York, resulting in a one-day anger management class.
