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Maui Police Chief John Pelletier is fiercely denying allegations that he was involved in a cover up linked to Sean “Diddy” Combs.
In a nearly 90 page civil lawsuit (Ashley Parham v. Sean Combs (Case No. 3:24-cv-07191-RFL)) filed by Ashley Parham and two unnamed individuals, Pelletier is accused of being hired as security for Combs in 2018, Hawaii News Now reports.
The suit claims that Pelletier, who at the time was a Las Vegas police captain, posed as a Sheriff deputy in California and responded to an alleged gang rape involving Combs.
The alleged victim claims that Pelletier instructed her to go home and offered no help or medical care.
The Maui Police department said in a statement:
“Chief Pelletier has no connections whatsoever to any individuals named in the lawsuit. The allegations suggesting his involvement are entirely unfounded. We are confident that the evidence will demonstrate these claims to be false and will expose those who are deliberately trying to manipulate the legal system to spread misleading narratives.
“In 2018, while serving as a Captain in Las Vegas, Chief Pelletier was honored by the Rape Crisis Center for his exceptional leadership and commitment to community safety, specifically through his role as a champion of the Stay S.A.F.E. program dedicated to sexual assault prevention.
“These baseless allegations not only harm Chief Pelletier but also show a lack of respect for victims of abuse, whose voices deserve to be heard and supported with compassion and integrity.”
In a statement, Maui County Mayor Richard Bissen requested that the Maui County Police Commission put Pelletier on administrative leave while the investigation remains ongoing.
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