Alleged Diddy Associate Avoids Jail Time in Drug Case by Entering Diversion Program

Brendan Paul, an alleged associate of Sean "Diddy" Combs, will avoid jail time in a drug case by entering a diversion program. Paul was arrested on March 25 at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport with cocaine and cannabis-infused candy in his possession. His arrest coincided with raids on Diddy's homes in Los Angeles and Miami.

Paul's attorney, Brian Bieber, confirmed that Brendan has accepted the offer from prosecutors. Upon successful completion of the six-month program, all charges against him will be dismissed. The Miami-Dade State Attorney's Office stated that this is a standard offer for nonviolent defendants with no prior offenses, and Paul's charge of drug possession, rather than trafficking, made him eligible.

Paul's legal issues are part of a broader investigation involving Diddy, who is under scrutiny for a sex-trafficking probe. Despite the investigation, Diddy maintains his innocence, and his attorney criticized the authorities for their excessive actions during the raids.