Utah attorney general drops reelection bid amid scrutiny about his ties to a sexual assault suspect

Companies Cut Ties With Diddy’s , Business Venture Following Sexual Assault Allegations. Sean "Diddy" Combs founded Empower Global in 2021. The digital marketplace offers "products from Black-owned businesses around the world," 'The Hill' reports. . 18 companies have now cut ties with Empower Global amid several sexual assault allegations against Diddy. House of Takura founder Annette Njau severed ties after hearing about Cassie's lawsuit against the music mogul. . We take the allegations against Mr. Combs very seriously and find such behavior abhorrent and intolerable, House of Takura founder Annette Njau, to 'Rolling Stone'. We believe in victims’ rights, and support victims in speaking their truth, even against the most powerful of people, House of Takura founder Annette Njau, to 'Rolling Stone'. Fulaba founder Haby Barry issued a statement as well. Fulaba is all about empowering women and girls. We will not associate with anything or anyone that is counter to our values. , Fulaba founder Haby Barry, to 'Rolling Stone'. News of the companies' departure comes after a fourth lawsuit was filed against Diddy within a matter of weeks. . Combs issued a statement denying the accusations on Dec. 6. Enough is enough. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy. Sickening allegations have been made against me by individuals looking for a quick payday. , Diddy, via X. Let me be absolutely clear: I did not do any of the awful things being alleged. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth. , Diddy, via X