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The rapper and businessman faces serious charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering, with ongoing investigations bringing newfound attention to the circles in which he once moved.

The controversy began last year when Kutcher and his wife, Mila Kunis, defended Masterson after his conviction on two counts of sexual assault.

Letters from the couple described Masterson’s character in glowing terms, requesting leniency in his sentencing. Ashton wrote about his “extraordinarily honest and intentional” friend, while Mila vouched for his “exceptional character.”

These statements, meant to support Masterson, were met with an overwhelming backlash, prompting the couple to step down from their positions at Thorn, the anti-child-exploitation nonprofit Kutcher co-founded, and release an apology that was heavily criticized as tone-deaf and insincere.

Now, a new layer has been added to Kutcher’s public struggles as past remarks about Combs’ notorious parties have resurfaced.

Appearing on the popular show Hot Ones in 2019, Kutcher referenced his experiences at Combs’ events: “I’ve got a lot I can’t tell [about the parties]… Diddy party stories, man. That was like some weird memory lane.” With Combs now under investigation for a host of serious allegations, Kutcher’s association with him is sparking fresh debate.