In a bizarre twist to the ongoing legal troubles of Sean 'Diddy' Diddy, Costco has publicly denied selling baby oil after his lawyer bizarrely claimed the rapper buys the product in bulk from their stores.
- Sep 27, 2024
AceShowbiz - P. Diddy's lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, attempted to explain away the discovery of over 1,000 bottles of baby oil found in Diddy's Miami and Los Angeles homes by federal agents. Agnifilo suggested that his client simply bought in large quantities, noting, "He buys in bulk. I think they have Costcos in every place where he has a home."
However, a spokesperson from Costco categorically stated that the wholesale chain does not stock baby oil in any of its U.S. locations. "None of its members-only locations carry baby oil," the spokesperson confirmed, effectively dismissing Agnifilo's explanation. TMZ also checked with Sam's Club, another popular bulk retailer, and found that they do not stock baby oil either.
This incongruity has added a layer of ridicule to the already sensational case against Diddy, who has been indicted on charges including sex trafficking and racketeering. Authorities claim that during raids in March, agents not only found the peculiar cache of lubricants but also bondage materials, hidden cameras, and rooms set up for sexual performances.
Diddy, who has pleaded not guilty to all charges, reportedly facilitated these "elaborate and produced sex performances" often recording them without the participants' consent and used the tapes to blackmail the victims. Prosecutors allege that some of these "freak-offs" lasted for days, with drug use being involved.
As Agnifilo continues to defend his client, public reaction ranges from disturbed to outright mocking. "I don't think it was a thousand. I mean, there is a Costco right down the street. I think Americans buy in bulk, as we know," Agnifilo maintained, though his argument has failed to hold water.
The gravity of the charges against Diddy extends well beyond the absurdity of his baby oil defense. If convicted, the hip-hop mogul faces a mandatory 15 years to life in prison. The trial’s outcome will depend on a mix of physical evidence, including financial and travel records, electronic communications, and videos.
According to his lawyer, the musician will take a stand to tell his side of the story in his upcoming trial. He is now being held in jail without bond.
