The lawsuit was filed by record producer Rodney Jones in New York, accusing Combs of various sexual assault allegations along with several associates and record labels.
The lawsuit claims that Combs hosted sex trafficking parties where attendees had access to celebrities like “international dignitaries like British royal Prince Harry”.
The Duke is mentioned in the lawsuit purely as an example of well-known individuals who the defendants may have had access to, with no implication of his involvement or knowledge of the allegations.
The Duke has reportedly only met Combs once and has never attended any of his events.
In a 2007 event where they crossed paths, Prince Harry, Prince William, Combs, and Kanye West were photographed together after a concert in London.
Despite this, Combs mentioned the Duke in a 2012 interview expressing his desire to meet him and visit London.
The lawsuit alleges that Combs and his associates were financially rewarded for their roles in facilitating his sex trafficking activities.
The lawsuit claims that association with Combs lent legitimacy and access to celebrities, athletes, political figures, and international dignitaries like Prince Harry.
Combs has faced multiple allegations including accusations of sexual assault, which he vehemently denies, suggesting the accusers are after monetary gain.
Recently, his homes in Los Angeles and Miami were raided by US Homeland Security officials in connection with a federal sex trafficking investigation.
Several individuals have been interviewed concerning allegations of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and other illegal activities.
In a separate development, one of Combs’s accusers in a sexual assault lawsuit has been ordered to reveal her identity as the case progresses through the legal system.