Maui Police Chief gets named as co-conspirator in Diddy se*xual assault lawsuit: Everything we know of investigation 

Maui Police Chief John Pelletier has been listed as a co-conspirator in a complaint about a s*xual assault charge against Sean "Diddy" Combs. The complaint, which was revised in March 2025, alleges Pelletier presented himself as a sheriff in a 2018 encounter when a woman came forward and said she was raped by Combs as reported by Maui Now.

These accusations led Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen to ask the Police Commission to put Pelletier on leave until an investigation could be conducted. The Maui Police Department has refuted the claims, saying that Pelletier is not related to the people named in the lawsuit, as reported by Maui Now.

The chair of the Police Commission, Stacey Moniz, has refused to comment on the issue. The investigation continues, and Mayor Bissen has called for an independent review for transparency.

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What are the allegations against John Pelletier, the co-conspirator in Diddy's case?

As reported by Maui Now, the suit alleges that Pelletier impersonated a sheriff when Ashley Parham reported in 2018 being raped by Sean "Diddy" Combs. The suit alleges that Pelletier failed to assist Parham properly and seemed complicit in covering up the alleged attack.

The suit also has allegations from two other plaintiffs, John and Jane Doe. They claim that Pelletier took them by force from Las Vegas to California, where they witnessed the rape.

John Doe also alleged that he was attacked after he declined to be involved in the act. He claims the attack was meant to incriminate him for the offense. The plaintiffs' lawyers have not yet explained how Pelletier was named as a co-conspirator in the case.

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What actions have been taken so far?

As per Maui Now, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen has responded to the lawsuit by calling for Pelletier to be put on leave pending an investigation. Bissen has stressed that transparency and accountability need to be exercised in dealing with the allegations.

The Maui Police Department has denied the allegations, citing Pelletier has no relationship with the individuals mentioned and the allegations are unsubstantiated. The Police Commission has yet to confirm if Pelletier will be placed on leave as the mayor demanded. The chair of the commission has refused to comment on the issue publicly.

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What is Sean "Diddy" Combs' current legal situation?

As reported by Maui Now, Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing multiple sexual assault allegations. He is currently incarcerated on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. Combs has denied most of the allegations against him. The current lawsuit involving Pelletier is among several legal challenges Combs is facing.

In recent months, prosecutors have accused Combs of engaging in forced labor, further complicating his legal situation. Combs' legal team continues to maintain that the claims are unfounded.

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The charges against John Pelletier have also raised questions regarding the response to the reported incident with Sean "Diddy" Combs as claimed by Maui Now. Although the Maui Police Department refutes the allegations, Mayor Bissen's call for an independent probe indicates the gravity of the issue.

The result of the investigation and subsequent legal process will establish Pelletier's position, if any, in the supposed cover-up. The case is still evolving, with authorities reiterating the importance of due process and accountability.