Former Syracuse player Brendan Paul arrested on drug charges, accused of being Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ mule
Two drug-related accusations led to the arrest of former Syracuse guard Brendan Paul on Monday, according to Miami-Dade (Florida) County police records. According to law officials and the Associated Press, the arrest occurred while federal agents searched the homes of rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs in Los Angeles and Miami as part of a possible sex trafficking investigation.
According to an arrest affidavit that USA TODAY was able to obtain, Paul was detained at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport on felony charges for possessing suspected cocaine and suspected marijuana candy. According to the affidavit, the officers discovered edibles and cocaine in Paul’s luggage. Paul’s hearing is scheduled for April 24 and he was freed on a $2,500 bond on Tuesday.
This arrest had nothing to do with the raid on Combs’ homes, despite the coincidence of date. However, Paul’s name has emerged
Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones accused Combs of sexually abusing both men and women in a federal lawsuit he filed back in February. Jones added that Paul “serves as Mr. Combs’ mule.” He buys and sells Mr. Combs’ firearms and drugs.” The claims of sexual assault against Combs were refuted in December.
The Athletic was told by Paul’s lawyer, Brian Bieber, “We do not plan on trying this case in the media — all issues will be dealt with in court.”
Paul walked on to the Syracuse men’s basketball team in 2018 and participated in 16 games across the course of two seasons. At Division-II Fairmont State, where he played in 35 games over two seasons for the Fighting Falcons, he concluded his collegiate career.
