Prince Harry Named in Major Sex Trafficking Lawsuit

Recent reports have cast a spotlight on Sean "Diddy" Combs, bringing to light a lawsuit that not only includes multiple allegations of sexual assault against the music mogul but also an unexpected mention of Prince Harry of Britain.

Federal agents from the Department of Homeland Security conducted searches at Combs' residences in Miami and Los Angeles on Monday, amid a federal probe into accusations of sexual assault and sex trafficking. These allegations form the crux of several lawsuits recently lodged against Combs, as reported by CNN.

This investigation, which sees the U.S. attorney for the Southern District of New York at the helm, was detailed by CNN, which referenced an unnamed official for its information.

The operations on Monday were executed by the Transnational Organized Crime Division of the Department of Homeland Security Investigations, a unit that delves into human trafficking claims, as per CNN.

Amid these developments, Prince Harry has emerged unaccused of any wrongdoing in connection with Combs, who himself has not faced any formal charges as of now.

The legal action that brings Prince Harry into the narrative is a $30 million lawsuit filed against Combs by music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones. Jones accuses Combs of being implicated in sexual misconduct, grooming, and sex trafficking related to his hosted gatherings, according to the New York Post.

The legal complaint suggests that Combs' parties were known for granting attendees access to high-profile individuals, including the prince. "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," the lawsuit articulates, as cited by the U.K. Telegraph. Prince Harry's involvement in the lawsuit does not extend beyond this mention.

Furthermore, the lawsuit does not insinuate that Harry engaged in any illicit activities. The only recorded meeting between Harry and Combs occurred in 2007, following the Concert for Diana, an event commemorating what would have been the 46th birthday of Harry's mother, Princess Diana.

This encounter also included rap artist Kanye West, marking a notable moment where Harry was photographed alongside Combs.