The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department has launched an investigation into a sexual battery allegation against Sean “Diddy” Combs, a renowned hip-hop mogul. According to the police report, a male publicist and music producer has come forward alleging that Combs exposed himself while masturbating under a shirt and asked for assistance in 2020. The accuser claims he did not respond, and Combs continued before throwing the shirt at him.

The producer, whose name has been withheld, stated that he did not report the incident for several years due to feelings of embarrassment. However, he recently came forward to the authorities in Florida in September, shortly after Combs was convicted on prostitution-related charges. The LA County Sheriff’s Department received an official copy of the report from the Florida department on Friday.

Combs’ attorney has categorically denied the allegations, stating that they are “false and defamatory.” The hip-hop mogul is currently serving a four-year prison sentence, which he began after being convicted in July of flying his girlfriends and male sex workers around the country to engage in drug-fueled sexual encounters. Although he was acquitted of more serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering, he is set to remain behind bars until May 2028, with the possibility of earning reductions in his sentence through participation in substance abuse treatment and other prison programs.

The investigation into the new allegations against Combs is ongoing, and the LA County Sheriff’s Department has not commented further on the matter. The case has sparked renewed attention to Combs’ past behavior, which has been the subject of controversy and scrutiny in recent years. As the investigation unfolds, it remains to be seen how these new allegations will impact Combs’ ongoing prison sentence and his future prospects. The development serves as a reminder of the ongoing efforts to hold high-profile individuals accountable for their actions, and the importance of creating a safe and supportive environment for victims of sexual misconduct to come forward.