Sean "Diddy" Combs faces new lawsuits alleging sexual abuse, with accusations spanning from the 1990s to 2021. These claims, filed in New York by two women and four men, suggest assaults occurred at Diddy's celebrity-filled events. Combs, who has denied all allegations, is also facing federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Confronted with New Sexual Assault Allegations
Sean 'Diddy' Combs Confronted with New Sexual Assault Allegations
Allegations against Diddy include rape and sexual assault over decades
Sean "Diddy" Combs is embroiled in fresh legal challenges as new allegations of sexual abuse and assault surface in a series of lawsuits filed recently. On Monday, six lawsuits emerged in New York federal court, initiated by two women and four men. The claims span over two decades, from 1995 to 2021, and suggest that some incidents took place during star-studded parties hosted by Diddy. Although Mr. Combs has previously opposed such claims, these new suits add to his entanglement in serious legal battles, including federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking.
One particular lawsuit details an alleged incident in 1998, where one male accuser claims he was 16 at the time and conversing with Diddy about aspiring to enter the music industry when the alleged assault occurred. The lawsuit reportedly includes a photograph from the event, with the accuser’s face blurred, claiming Combs insisted on undressing as “a rite of passage” towards stardom.
Another accusation comes from a woman who filed a lawsuit stating that in 2004, at 19 years old, she was raped by Combs in a hotel room following a photoshoot invitation. The claim outlines that despite her protests, Mr. Combs assaulted her. Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing these accusers, noted he is handling over 100 possible claims against Combs involving sexual misconduct, including allegations of assaults involving minors.
These lawsuits are pursued under the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, a move allowing plaintiffs to bring older claims to court. Neither Mr. Combs nor his legal team has issued statements addressing these new accusations. The mounting legal cases against the artist highlight an ongoing challenge in navigating various allegations, painting a complicated and controversial portrait of the media mogul.
One particular lawsuit details an alleged incident in 1998, where one male accuser claims he was 16 at the time and conversing with Diddy about aspiring to enter the music industry when the alleged assault occurred. The lawsuit reportedly includes a photograph from the event, with the accuser’s face blurred, claiming Combs insisted on undressing as “a rite of passage” towards stardom.
Another accusation comes from a woman who filed a lawsuit stating that in 2004, at 19 years old, she was raped by Combs in a hotel room following a photoshoot invitation. The claim outlines that despite her protests, Mr. Combs assaulted her. Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing these accusers, noted he is handling over 100 possible claims against Combs involving sexual misconduct, including allegations of assaults involving minors.
These lawsuits are pursued under the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, a move allowing plaintiffs to bring older claims to court. Neither Mr. Combs nor his legal team has issued statements addressing these new accusations. The mounting legal cases against the artist highlight an ongoing challenge in navigating various allegations, painting a complicated and controversial portrait of the media mogul.
