Federal investigators are preparing to bring the accusers of Sean “Diddy” Combs before a federal grand jury in New York City, according to a report.
The accusers who filed civil lawsuits against Combs are potential witnesses in the case and they have been notified by investigators that they could be brought in to testify before the grand jury, a source familiar with the matter told CNN.
Two sources confirmed to the outlet that federal prosecutors are working on preparing to bring the case before a grand jury.
The move would signal a major escalation in the feds’ ongoing investigation into the Bad Boy Records mogul.
Combs has been named named in eight civil suits since Novermber – including seven directly accusing him of sexual assault.
One of the lawsuits, filed by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, was settled just one day after filing.
The eight lawsuit accused Combs’ son, Christian, of sexual assault, and Combs’ of aiding and abetting.
The potential witnesses have not yet been prepped, as investigators are still gathering evidence and questioning potential sources, the insiders told CNN.
The feds are taking their time to ensure the case against Combs is “bulletproof,” one source noted.
A spokesperson for the Homeland Security Investigations unit declined to comment on plans for a grand jury, but said the investigation remains ongoing.