Although Diddy’s legal troubles are far from over, one of his alleged drug mules is now free.
According to prosecutors in Florida, the drug crime charges against Brendan Paul have all been dropped TMZ.
The charges were officially dropped Tuesday after Paul, 25, completed a diversion program, according to his attorney Brian Bieber.
Federal sources also emphasize that Paul has not made any deal with federal prosecutors in Diddy’s case.
Paul – a former college basketball player at Syracuse – worked as Diddy’s chief assistant and was arrested at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in March.
At the same time Paul was arrested, Diddy’s mansions in both Miami and Los Angeles were raided by federal authorities.
While Diddy’s legal troubles are far from over, one of his alleged drug mules is now off the hook
According to TMZ, the charges against Brendan Paul have all been dropped by Florida prosecutors
Paul was searched at the airport and authorities found cocaine and marijuana candy, and he was taken into custody.
He was charged with one count of drug possession, with Bieber stating at the time, “We will deal with this matter in court, not in the court of public opinion.”
Although it was believed at the time that Paul might have been offered a deal to testify against his boss, it appears that this did not happen.
Paul will avoid both jail time and probation now that all charges against him have been dropped.
As for Paul’s former boss Diddy, the 55-year-old recently had his third bail appeal rejected, leaving him behind bars until the trial.
The trial is currently scheduled for May 2025 and he is being held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center.
Late last month, U.S. District Judge Arun Subramanian made the decision to deny Diddy’s request for bail after a hearing.
At the time, the rapper’s lawyers argued that a $50 million bail package they proposed would be enough to ensure Combs does not flee or attempt to intimidate potential trial witnesses.
Paul was searched at the airport and authorities found cocaine and marijuana candies, and he was taken into custody
Although it was believed at the time that Paul might have been offered a deal to testify against his boss, it appears that this did not happen
The trial is currently scheduled for May 2025 and he is being held at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center
Paul – a former college basketball player at Syracuse – worked for Diddy’s chief assistant and was arrested at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport in March.
Subramanian cited direct evidence of Combs’ violence — referencing Diddy hitting ex Cassie in a 2016 hotel surveillance video — and a serious risk of witness tampering in the denial.
The ruling read: “The Court finds that the government has demonstrated by clear and convincing evidence that no condition or combination of circumstances can reasonably ensure the safety of the community.”
Prosecutors had previously said Combs had carried out “witness tampering” from behind bars, with Subramanian agreeing, saying: “There is evidence to support a serious risk of witness tampering.”
The judge also cited evidence that Diddy had violated rules governing communications behind bars, including paying for inmates’ phone access codes to make three-way calls to people not on his approved contact list.
“Compelling evidence of Combs’ propensity for violence” was also cited in the decision.