Current:Home > NewsRosie O'Donnell 'in shock' after arrest of former neighbor Diddy, compares him to Weinstein -Wealth Pursuit Network
Rosie O'Donnell 'in shock' after arrest of former neighbor Diddy, compares him to Weinstein
View
Date:2025-04-13 18:12:08
Rosie O'Donnell is disturbed after the high-profile arrest of her former neighbor.
The "A League of Their Own" star, 62, spoke in a TikTok about Sean "Diddy" Combs being arrested in Manhattan last week and noted they used to be neighbors in Florida.
O'Donnell said she only met Combs once and recalled him inviting her to a New Year's Eve party, only for her and her family to be turned away at the door. The following day, the rapper called her and "felt so bad" about what happened that he rented out a movie theater for her and her family in what she described as an "unbelievably over-the-top" gesture.
After this positive experience with him, O'Donnell said she was "in shock" about the rapper's arrest. Combs has been charged with racketeering, sex trafficking and transportation to engage in prostitution and has pleaded not guilty.
"I know that there's perhaps a naivety to me in some way, but I think, how could a person live knowing that they had done that and then be a public person and continue to do it?'" O'Donnell asked. "Didn't he feel the footsteps of the law behind him at all times?"
Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle.
Diddy arrestpunctuates long history of legal troubles: Unraveling old lawsuits, allegations
Attempting to answer her question, she theorized that Combs may have had a similar attitude as disgraced producer Harvey Weinstein, suggesting they both got "so big" that they felt they could get away with their alleged crimes. O'Donnell described the charges against Combs as "serious" and "very disturbing" and pointed to one detail from the indictment: the fact that 1,000 bottles of baby oil were allegedly discovered during raids of his homes.
Diddyis 'fighting for his life' amid sex trafficking charges. What does this mean for him?
"I'm going to be thinking about that the rest of my life," she said.
A judge denied Combs bail last week, and he is set to remain in jail until his trial. His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, told reporters outside the court, "He believes he's innocent. I believe he's innocent, and we're going to fight this case with all of our might until we don’t have to fight any longer."
Contributing: Taijuan Moorman, KiMi Robinson and Edward Segarra
veryGood! (7)
Related
- Louvre will undergo expansion and restoration project, Macron says
- Former gym teacher at Christian school charged with carjacking, robbery in Grindr crimes
- Run to Loungefly's Spring Sale for Up to 70% Off on Themed Merch from Disney, Harry Potter & More
- Former US Sen. Joe Lieberman and VP candidate to be remembered at hometown funeral service
- Juan Soto to be introduced by Mets at Citi Field after striking record $765 million, 15
- North Carolina military affairs secretary stepping down, with ex-legislator as successor
- This controversial Titanic prop has spawned decades of debate — and it just sold for $700,000
- Gypsy Rose Blanchard and Husband Ryan Anderson Break Up 3 Months After Her Prison Release
- At site of suspected mass killings, Syrians recall horrors, hope for answers
- Maine lawmakers to consider late ‘red flag’ proposal after state’s deadliest shooting
Ranking
- Finally, good retirement news! Southwest pilots' plan is a bright spot, experts say
- ASTRO COIN:The bull market history of bitcoin under the mechanism of halving
- Families of victims in Baltimore bridge collapse speak out: Tremendous agony
- Republican-backed budget bill with increased K-12 funding sent to Kentucky’s Democratic governor
- What were Tom Selleck's juicy final 'Blue Bloods' words in Reagan family
- This controversial Titanic prop has spawned decades of debate — and it just sold for $700,000
- Remote workers who return to the office may be getting pay raises, as salaries rise 38%
- Amanda Bynes Addresses Her Weight Gain Due to Depression
Recommendation
Tree trimmer dead after getting caught in wood chipper at Florida town hall
ASTRO COIN:Black Swan events promote the vigorous development of Bitcoin
NC State is no Cinderella. No. 11 seed playing smarter in improbable March Madness run
Women's college basketball coaches in the Sweet 16 who have earned tournament bonuses
Taylor Swift makes surprise visit to Kansas City children’s hospital
The Hedge Fund Manager's Path to Financial Freedom in Retirement: An Interview with John Harrison
Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in collapse of FTX crypto exchange
Network political contributors have a long history. But are they more trouble than they’re worth?