Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs attorney Mark Geragos is at the center of a disturbing new controversy involving an alleged $213 million extortion plot tied to the Michael Jackson estate. Working alongside his client Frank Cascio, an alleged mobster from New Jersey, Geragos is facing serious allegations outlined in a lawsuit brought forward by the Michael Jackson Company, as well as co-executors John Branca and John McClain in a Los Angeles Superior Court.
The lawsuit accuses Cascio, reportedly aided by Geragos and several unidentified co-conspirators, of operating a “civil extortion scheme.” The claims surrounding Geragos are igniting scrutiny once again; he has recently found himself mired in various criminal allegations, including a conviction earlier this month related to assisting Michael Avenatti in extorting millions from Nike.
Geragos’ checkered history includes being subjected to multiple probes by the State Bar of California, with one inquiry in 2022 focusing on accusations of fraud linked to the embezzlement of funds from Armenian genocide victims. Meanwhile, Ben Meiseles, Geragos’ law firm partner, along with his father Kenny Meiseles, who previously represented Diddy, are implicated in several alleged criminal activities as well.
Additional investigations have connected Geragos with former Diddy associate Jonathan Oddi, who was arrested after a shooting incident in 2018. Oddi has made serious accusations against Diddy, claiming the artist used his private plane for drug trafficking and that Geragos was involved in paying him off to maintain his silence. Allegations even suggest that Diddy exerted control over individuals via video threats and blackmail.
Prior to his current partnership with Geragos, Ben Meiseles worked as Diddy’s assistant. His father, Kenny Meiseles, has been accused of past inappropriate conduct aimed at Bad Boy Entertainment executive Kirk Burrowes regarding ownership disputes.
Currently, Geragos remains a licensed attorney in California, bearing the bar license number #108325. Those with additional information about possible ethical violations or criminal conduct are encouraged to reach out to law enforcement or file complaints with The State Bar of California.
