Amid mounting legal troubles, Sean 'Diddy' Combs' white water rafting excursion is viewed as a 'bad look' by a legal expert.
Federal investigators raided the rapper's Los Angeles mansion, which he later put up for sale.
Despite facing legal issues, Sean "Diddy" Combs took a break from his troubles to go white water rafting in Wyoming over the weekend.
On Saturday, the rapper, who was hit with a new lawsuit on Wednesday from a former porn star claiming he had groomed her into sex trafficking, was spotted paddling through rough waters while on a rafting trip outside Jackson Hole, Wyoming.
According to a source, Combs was seen white water rafting at Snake River, which is known for its class 2 or 3 rapids, a popular spot among high-profile visitors, including presidents, celebs and athletes. In the past, former president Bill Clinton, Rihanna, Brett Favre and Peyton Manning have all been spotted at the destination.
According to the source, it is believed that Diddy rented a private raft with more than four people, including himself and a guide, as seen in photos obtained by Planet Chronicle Digital.
A month after a video of him allegedly beating his girlfriend in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2016, the 54-year-old is facing mounting legal troubles.
West Coast Trial Lawyers president Neama Rahmani stated to Planet Chronicle Digital that although Combs' rafting trip can't be used in court, it doesn't reflect well on him.
"Rahmani stated that Diddy's rafting may not be admissible as evidence, but it is still a negative public relations issue for Diddy, who is losing support in the court of public opinion."
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According to Rahmami, Combs' decision to sell his Los Angeles mansion could indicate that he needs money to cover his escalating legal fees. These fees are only the beginning, and if Diddy is indicted, he will have to spend millions on his defense.
The rapper's home in L.A.'s exclusive Holmby Hills neighborhood, which was raided by federal investigators three months ago in connection with a sex trafficking investigation, has been put up for sale at $70 million. Additionally, his Miami home was also targeted in the raid.
Adria English claimed in a Wednesday lawsuit that she was "forced" to take narcotics offered to guests at Combs' annual "white party" when she first started working for Combs in 2004. She also alleged that Combs had "spiked the drinks with ecstasy" and had given specific instructions on which bottles to consume.
Since November, English has been the subject of the 10th lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of sex-trafficking her between 2004 and 2009, along with Tamika Thomas and Jacob Arabov, also known as "Jacob the Jeweler."
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On Wednesday, Combs' legal team denied all allegations and told Planet Chronicle Digital that no matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won't change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex-trafficked anyone.
Mr. Combs' attorney, Jonathan Davis, stated that although anyone can file a lawsuit without proof, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to determine the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident he will succeed in court against baseless claims.
In May 2016, a hotel surveillance video was released showing Combs allegedly assaulting his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura. The rapper later apologized for the incident, stating that he was "disgusted" by the video and had hit "rock bottom." Despite this, he made no excuses for his actions.
He later deleted his Instagram apology along with every other post.
He has been involved in several lawsuits related to sexual misconduct, including one that he settled with Ventura last year, before a surveillance video was released.
Camron Dowlatshahi, a lawyer from Los Angeles, advised against partying after a rafting trip, stating that the activity itself was not harmful.
"Dowlatshahi advised that the individual should avoid partying and present a wholesome image to the public. He should stay out of the limelight and liquidate as many assets as possible to protect them from seizure in case he is held liable criminally and civilly. Additionally, he should move some money to offshore accounts to safeguard himself."
Tre Lovell, Esq. of The Lovell Firm, P.C. agreed.
"Lovell advised Planet Chronicle Digital that he does not believe rafting will have a significant impact or be viewed negatively. He recommended that he maintain a low profile and handle any legal issues that arise. Lovell advised not discussing the allegations in the lawsuits with the press or anyone else, continuing with his PR campaign to restore his damaged reputation, avoiding contact with potential witnesses or parties in the lawsuits against him, and maintaining a clean and professional image. The way he conducts himself is crucial as authorities and potential jurors are watching."
He stated that selling his home could indicate financial difficulties, as reportedly he has had to resign from active involvement in some of his businesses, and many partners and affiliates have stopped working with him, which is negatively impacting his income.
Lovell stated that the legal fees of the individual in question are likely to increase significantly due to the civil cases and the impending criminal charges.
Planet Chronicle Digital's Tracy Wright contributed to this report.
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