Despite only meeting the Duke once, Combs mentioned him in a 2012 interview with The Sun in which he said: “I really can’t wait to get to the UK as London is one of my favourite cities.
“I’m also hoping I’ll get to catch up with Prince Harry while I’m there. He’s such a cool guy, and it’s about time we hung out. I need him to take me to some of those wild Mayfair clubs.”
The lawsuit states that Combs’s co-defendants were rewarded financially “for participating in and facilitating Combs’ sex trafficking venture” by getting “affiliation and access to Mr Combs’s popularity”.
It adds: “Mr Combs was known for throwing the ‘best’ parties. Affiliation with, and/or sponsorship of Mr Combs’ sex-trafficking parties garnered legitimacy and access to celebrities such as famous athletes, political figures, artists, musicians and international dignitaries like British royal Prince Harry.”
Combs has faced a string of accusations in recent months, including allegations of sexual assault. He has denied any wrongdoing, suggesting that his accusers are “looking for a quick payday”.
On Monday, his homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by officials from US Homeland Security. The agency said: “Homeland Security Investigations New York executed law enforcement actions as part of an investigation, with assistance from HSI Los Angeles, HSI Miami and our local law enforcement partners.”
Fox 11, a US network, reported that the raids were “in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation”.
NBC News said three women and a man were interviewed by federal officials in Manhattan, and three other interviews were scheduled concerning allegations of sex trafficking, sexual assault and the solicitation and distribution of illegal drugs and firearms.
Last week, one of Combs’s accusers in a sexual assault lawsuit was ordered to reveal her identity. A judge ruled that the complainant could no longer stay anonymous if the suit proceeds.
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