Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyer stated that the rapper had an extensive collection of baby oil at his home because he prefers to buy in bulk like many Americans.
Marc Agnifilio’s comments came in response to federal agents’ claims that they seized “1,000 bottles” of baby oil and lubricant from Combs’ residences in Miami and Los Angeles during a raid connected to an investigation into his alleged s*x trafficking case.
In an interview with The New York Post, Agnifilio remarked, “I don’t think it was 1,000, but there were definitely a lot. There’s a Costco right down the street, and many Americans prefer to buy in bulk.”
He added, “These are consensual adults engaging in consensual activities. We shouldn’t be so puritanical as to view s*x as something negative—if it were, humanity wouldn’t exist.”
Agnifilio recently visited Combs, 54, at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, where he is being held pending trial.
Combs faces accusations of orchestrating “Freak Offs,” described as “elaborate and produced s*x performances” that he directed while engaging in s*xual acts himself, often recording the events. His indictment claims that some of these sessions could last for days, requiring Combs and the participants to receive IV fluids for recovery from the physical exertion and drug use.
He has pleaded not guilty to charges of s*x traff!cking, racketeer!ng, and transportation for prostitution.
Agnifilio expressed optimism about Combs’ outlook for the trial, stating, “He’s laser-focused, engaged, helpful, and confident. We’re preparing our defense daily, and his spirits are relatively good.”
Combs’ arrest followed allegations of sexual and other abuses that surfaced about 10 months ago, sparked by a lawsuit from his ex, Cassie Ventura, who claimed she was beaten and raped by him. Although that lawsuit was settled quickly, subsequent claims continued to emerge.
The indictment also alleges that Combs coerced and abused women over the years, using blackmail and extreme violence to control his victims.
Prosecutors sought his incarceration, while his attorneys proposed a $50 million bond for his release to home detention with electronic monitoring. U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky ultimately sided with the government.
In March, authorities executed raids on Combs’ homes in Los Angeles and Florida, seizing drugs, videos, and over 1,000 bottles of baby oil and lubricant. They also confiscated firearms, including three AR-15s with defaced serial numbers.
If convicted on all charges, Combs faces a mandatory minimum sentence of 15 years, potentially leading to life imprisonment.