Why Diddy’s alleged ‘drug mule’ Brendan Paul was given immunity to testify at his sex trafficking trial? Details explored

P. Diddy’s assistant Brendan Paul given immunity deal. The P. Diddy trial resumed after an unexpected adjournment on June 18 due to a juror’s health issues and the Juneteenth holiday on June 19. After this two-day pause, the court proceeded with testimony from the final witness — Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs’ former assistant, Brendan Paul. Paul, who has been referred to in legal filings as an alleged drug courier, was granted immunity in exchange for his testimony.

Like other witnesses, Paul received immunity for sharing details about his role in the ongoing racketeering and sex trafficking case against Diddy. Previous testimonies have outlined how Combs allegedly directed his employees and close associates to procure drugs and participate in prolonged sex parties he called “freak offs.”

Who is Brendan Paul?

Brendan Paul, 25, is Diddy’s former assistant. He was named in at least three civil sexual assault lawsuits filed against Diddy. In those cases, Paul was described as a “drug mule,” although he denied the label during his testimony.

He did admit to purchasing small amounts of drugs for Combs, including marijuana, pink cocaine, ecstasy, and ketamine. He also testified that he occasionally used the substances to show his “loyalty.”

Paul also recounted being asked to procure drug paraphernalia and other materials for “Wild King nights.” These were alleged instances where Diddy and his romantic partners would meet in hotels to use drugs and engage in sex. According to Paul, such tasks were considered part of his job.

On March 25 — the same day federal agents raided Combs’ homes — Paul was arrested at Opa Locka Airport in Miami. He was reportedly found in possession of cocaine.

As a cooperating witness, Paul was granted immunity. Attorney Nicole Blank Becker explained the rationale to Fox News:

"In this particular case, why may be important is because he is allegedly one of the individuals who supplied the drugs. The distribution of drugs, giving other people drugs to make them intoxicated and possibly do more than they would do had they not been intoxicated - that's a predicate felony."

She further added, "It is very common, especially in federal cases, that immunity is given to witnesses if they have the information or the insight that they need for their case. Oftentimes, those individuals who are given immunity, although they may have crimes that they are either facing or faced, they're usually a lot less in the hierarchy of crimes."

When asked during his testimony if he felt “indebted” to Combs or if the experience was mostly positive, Brendan agreed.

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