Diddy Avoids Felony Charges In UCLA Arrest

The Los Angeles County district attorney’s office has declined to file felony charges against Sean “Diddy” Combs for a confrontation last month at the University of California, Los Angeles, where his son plays football.

District attorney spokesman Ricardo Santiago said Thursday his office has decided instead to turn the case over to the Los Angeles city attorney’s office.

The DA’s office investigates and prosecutes serious felony cases, while the city attorney’s office could consider lesser misdemeanor charges.

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The 45-year-old Combs was arrested June 20 at UCLA’s athletic facilities for an alleged assault in which police say he wielded a piece of weight-room equipment.

The hip-hop mogul says he was defending himself and his son.

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Combs was arrested for investigation of assault with a deadly weapon, battery and making terrorist threats.

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