Labor activist Charles Kernaghan, who proudly lists "making Kathie Lee cry" on his resume, has uncovered evidence that noted marathon runner Sean Combs' clothing line is yet another product of sweatshoppery:
The US rap performer, P Diddy, has promised to investigate claims his clothing company uses a sweatshop factory in Honduras.
P Diddy, otherwise known as Sean Combs, said he was "shocked" at the allegation by an American organisation campaigning for workers' rights, which said conditions at the factory were wholly unacceptable.
The National Labor Committee (NLC) claimed workers were paid less than a dollar an hour, forced to work overtime, subjected to body searches and dismissed if they got pregnant.
But Combs said at a news conference there would be a "zero tolerance" investigation by his company, Sean John.
He said he grew up among working people and empathised with their struggle.
Combs told journalists: "I'm as pro-worker as they get.
"We are shocked at this information. We are launching an investigation into this matter, and if there is any proof of wrongdoing, we will terminate our relationship with this factory immediately."
Combs said his company, Sean John, had employed a compliance officer to make five inspections of the plant this year...
