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A federal grand jury is expected to hear testimony from Diddy's accusers regarding potential criminal charges against the music mogul.
According to CNN, which cited people familiar with the investigation, witnesses have been informed by investigators that they may be called to appear before a federal grand jury in New York City.
Convening a grand jury would mark a significant escalation in the government’s ongoing investigation into Combs.
A federal investigation was launched into Combs after he was named in eight civil lawsuits since November – seven of which directly accuse him of sexual assault.
A Homeland Security Investigations (HSI) representative declined to comment on the grand jury's existence but stated that the inquiry is still ongoing.
Combs has been named in multiple civil lawsuits since November accusing him of sex trafficking, sexual abuse, and rape. He has dismissed all alleged wrongdoing, with his attorneys branding the lawsuits and their accusations as money grabs, “baseless” or “sickening.”
CNN reported that the potential witnesses have not yet been prepped for testimony. HSI investigators are believed to still be gathering evidence and questioning potential sources to ensure that an indictment, should there be one, is “bulletproof.”
