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Florida Drug Charges Dropped Against Diddy’s Assistant
Brendan Paul, a former assistant to rapper Diddy, has had all charges dismissed in his felony drug case in Florida.
Paul completed a pretrial diversion program, which led to the dismissal of the charges, according to his attorney.
No Deal with Federal Prosecutors
Federal sources have denied that Paul made a deal with prosecutors in Diddy’s ongoing federal case.
Arrest and Charges
Paul was arrested in March at a Miami airport after authorities allegedly found cocaine and marijuana candy in his bag.
Diddy’s Federal Case
Paul’s arrest coincided with federal raids on Diddy’s homes in connection with an investigation into sex trafficking and other allegations.
Diddy’s Indictment and Trial
Diddy has been indicted and is awaiting trial in Brooklyn in the federal case.
Successful Outcome for Paul
Paul has avoided jail time and probation by completing the pretrial diversion program.