In a federal criminal case involving music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs, new evidence is being brought before a grand jury in the Southern District of New York. Courtney Burgess, a former associate of Kim Porter-Diddy's ex-girlfriend and the mother of his four children-testified before the grand jury last week, claiming he holds significant evidence, including video footage and what he says is the true memoir of Kim Porter. Represented by attorney Ariel Mitchell, Burgess alleges that these materials substantiate his claims regarding Diddy's involvement in illicit activities.
Burgess stated that agents from the Department of Homeland Security contacted him initially, as federal authorities expanded their investigation into Diddy. Standing with his lawyer outside the federal courthouse in Manhattan, Burgess disclosed that he had turned over evidence to prosecutors, which he claims includes "media drives full of pictures and videos of Diddy and other celebrities engaged in sex acts including sexual assaults."
Mitchell confirmed that her client provided grand jury testimony and is fully cooperating with federal authorities, adding that their evidence may corroborate some of Burgess's allegations. According to Mitchell, a subpoena from federal prosecutors required Burgess to relinquish all electronic storage devices, including hard drives, thumb drives, and other media files potentially depicting Combs. "We have evidence to corroborate some of Courtney's allegations," Mitchell said, though she declined to provide additional details on the materials Burgess allegedly possesses.
Among the evidence Burgess claims to have is an original version of a memoir written by Kim Porter, titled Tell It All, which allegedly details encounters and incidents surrounding Diddy. A book titled Kim's Lost Words had appeared briefly on Amazon earlier this year but was removed after her children questioned its authenticity. Burgess, however, asserts he possesses the genuine manuscript, which he plans to publish under his own terms. "We're going to work with Amazon to get this book published ourselves," said Mitchell, though she noted that a timeline for its release remains uncertain.
As the investigation broadens, details from Burgess have pointed toward possible cover-ups involving certain law enforcement officials allegedly shielding Diddy's network. In addition to criminal charges, Burgess's lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, is representing other plaintiffs in civil cases against Combs. One of her clients, Ashley Parham, has filed a lawsuit against Diddy with allegations including sexual assault and kidnapping in Orinda, California. "The high-profile case has garnered international attention," said Mitchell, who noted that the civil lawsuit includes allegations of corrupt officials potentially suppressing evidence.
Court documents indicate that Burgess was issued a subpoena to submit any media or documentation depicting Combs, an effort by authorities to potentially connect high-profile incidents to a larger, systemic criminal enterprise. Burgess's allegations suggest that some of the video footage in his possession involves other celebrities, including Justin Bieber and Usher, as well as unidentified underage individuals. He told authorities he received these drives several months before Porter's death in 2018, raising questions about whether the materials might expose additional instances of misconduct.
The scope of the investigation appears to be widening, with federal agents scrutinizing not only Combs but also those within his orbit. Allegations about Combs's bodyguard, Faheem Muhammed, who reportedly had connections with both Diddy and Michael Jackson, have surfaced as a focal point. According to one lawsuit, former Diddy associate Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones alleged that Combs warned him of Muhammed's power to "make people and problems disappear." Sources close to the case believe Muhammed may have helped shield Diddy from legal consequences for decades.
While specific details on the evidence remain confidential, Burgess claimed that the videos may reveal a broader blackmail scheme involving high-profile figures in the music and entertainment industry. "This is bigger than Diddy," Burgess remarked, suggesting that any findings from the investigation could implicate others connected to Combs's alleged network.
The grand jury proceedings are set to continue as authorities gather further evidence, potentially uncovering additional victims and widening the list of individuals involved.
This article includes reporting from TMZ and Shock Ya.
