As Sean “Diddy” Combs awaits trial on multiple sex trafficking charges, further allegations of abuse by the fallen music mogul continue to surface. Last week, more than 100 accusers, 25 of whom were minors at the time, reportedly came forward with allegations of “rape, sexual assault, and sexual exploitation” against Diddy.
“It's shocking when you talk about the age of the victim at the time of the incident,” Houston attorney Tony Buzbee told reporters at an Oct. 1 press conference. “The youngest victim at the time of the incident was 9 years old. Some were 14 years old and some were 15 years old.”
“nevertheless [Michael] “Mr. Jackson was never convicted of sexual abuse of a minor, and the charges persisted long after his death,” said a former federal prosecutor and president of the Los Angeles-based West Coast Trial Lawyers Association. Neema Rahmani told FOX News Digital. Sexual abuse of minors. The allegations have not yet been made public as the minors have not filed a lawsuit, but a lawyer reports that there are 25 minor victims, the youngest of whom is 9 years old.
“There are also rumors that Diddy has relationships with underage stars such as Justin Bieber, Usher, and Aaron Carter,” he added. Bieber, Usher, and Carter have never accused Diddy of cheating.
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Experts say Diddy's young accusers draw “eerie” similarities to Michael Jackson. (Getty Images)
“While these rumors are unsubstantiated, they are eerily similar to the Michael Jackson and Macaulay Culkin rumors, in which one of the world's most famous musicians used his wealth and power to gain access to child stars.” added Rahmani. “Again, we need to see the evidence first, but money and fame in the entertainment industry can give abusers access. We've seen it time and time again. [Jeffrey] Epstein, R. Kelly, and others. ”
Adante Pointer, a former criminal defense attorney with Oakland-based Lawyers for the People, said Diddy and Jackson were “entertainers, both with global audiences, enormous wealth, and powerful men.” and a black man accused of using his influence and wealth to sexually abuse minors.'' ”
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Michael Jackson has faced multiple allegations of child sexual abuse and had “similar” ties to underage starlets such as Macaulay Culkin and Aaron Carter. Mr Carter, who died of an overdose in 2022, was previously asked on VLAD TV if he had ever witnessed Mr Jackson acting suspiciously, telling him: “Absolutely not.” (Getty Images)
But Rahmani said there are “important differences” between the two cases.
“Diddy has acknowledged through his lawyer that at least he had sex with an adult, but he maintains that it was consensual,” he said. “Diddy may not have had much of a choice, as some of his kinky behavior appears to have been recorded. Of course, Jackson never admitted to any sexual contact, and many celebrities have publicly supported Jackson.” Diddy has little support for anything. ”
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In 1993, Los Angeles police began investigating Jackson for allegedly sexually abusing the son of a family friend. The lawsuit was ultimately settled due to insufficient evidence.
Jackson was not found guilty of this charge. (Getty Images)
But ten years later, Santa Barbara authorities charged Jackson with seven counts of child sexual abuse. Mr. Jackson denies the charges and maintains his innocence. The case went to trial in 2005, and Jackson was acquitted of all charges.
Jackson, who died in 2009 of cardiac arrest due to an overdose of propofol and benzodiazepines, was known for having close relationships with young male stars throughout her career, including Culkin and Carter. , both vehemently deny that they saw any inappropriate behavior by the King of Pop. .
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“He never did anything to me,” Culkin, 44, told Esquire in 2020. “I've never seen him do anything, and I have no reason to hold back anything, especially at this moment. He's gone. If anything, I'm not saying it's stylish or anything.'' That being said, it's a good time to speak out, and if you have something to say to me, I absolutely will. But I never saw him do anything. ”
Michael Jackson and Macaulay Culkin spent a lot of time together when Culkin was a minor. “He didn't do anything to me,” Culkin told Esquire in 2020. (Getty Images)
Mr Carter, who died of an overdose in 2022, was previously asked on VLAD TV if he had ever witnessed Mr Jackson acting suspiciously, telling him: “Absolutely not.” “There was nothing inappropriate. It didn't make any sense to me. He was just a sweet, kind, loving person to me.”
In the 2019 documentary Leaving Neverland, Wade Robson and James Safechuck, who had previously denied sexual abuse by Jackson and expressed support for authorities, came forward as adults in Robson's case as well. , detailed the alleged abuse she suffered at the hands of Jackson when she was a child.
The lawsuit was dismissed in 2021.
No case has yet been filed against the young people who accused Diddy, and Combs' legal team denied the allegations in a statement provided to Fox News Digital last week.
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No case has yet been filed against the young people who accused Diddy, and Combs' legal team denied the allegations in a statement provided to Fox News Digital last week. (Scott Gries/ImageDirect)
“As Mr. Combs' attorneys have emphasized, Mr. Combs cannot address all the unwarranted allegations that have become a reckless media circus,” said Combs' attorney Erica Wolfe. “That being said, Mr. Combs categorically denies as false and defamatory any and all allegations that he sexually abused anyone, including minors. He has proven his innocence in court and will defend his I look forward to being vindicated, where the truth will be proven based on evidence.”
Mr Buzbee claimed the alleged abuse began in 1991 with incidents reported as far back as 2024. Victims from across the country, including California, Florida, Georgia and New York, came forward after Diddy was indicted by federal prosecutors.
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Diddy was arrested and charged with racketeering conspiracy. Sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion. Transportation for engaging in prostitution. (Prince Williams)
Diddy's arrest also brought unwanted attention to stars such as Bieber due to his past ties to the Bad Boy Enterprises founder.
in 1 clip In the video, which was shared on Bieber's YouTube channel in November 2009, Diddy showed Bieber the Lamborghini he planned to give the “Sorry” singer as a gift once Bieber turned 16.
Diddy's arrest also brought unwanted attention to stars such as Bieber due to his past ties to the Bad Boy Enterprises founder. Justin Bieber once spent 48 hours with Diddy when he was 15 years old. Bieber has never accused Diddy of cheating. (Getty Images)
“He has 48 hours with didihim and his son,” Combs said. “They're having a time in their lives that we don't really get to reveal, like where we spend our time or what we do.” But it's definitely a 15-year-old's dream.
“I was awarded custody of him. You know, he was Contract with Usher When Usher made his first album, I was his legal guardian. I made Usher's first album. ”
When asked what Bieber wanted to do, Combs told him, “Let's go get some girls.”
“The man who follows my heart,” the rapper replied. “That's what I'm talking about.”
In a 2004 interview with Rolling Stone magazine, Usher said that Diddy “introduced me to a completely different kind of sex, specifically sex. … There were always girls around. When I opened the door, someone was having sex.” or several people were seen having an orgy in the room.
Usher, who moved in with Diddy when he was 14, has also attracted unwanted attention. Usher has never accused Diddy of cheating. (Getty Images)
Monaka 2016 interview with Howard SternUsher admitted that there are “very strange things going on” that he “doesn't understand”.
“It was interesting. I got a chance to see some things,” Asher said. “I went there to see the lifestyle, and I saw it, and I was right. … But I don't know if I can fully appreciate and understand what I'm seeing. It's pretty It was wild. It was crazy.”
Diddy was arrested and charged with racketeering conspiracy. Sex trafficking by forcefraud or coercion. Transportation for engaging in prostitution. If convicted, he could face a minimum sentence of 15 years in prison and up to life in prison.
Combs appeared in Manhattan federal court and pleaded not guilty. Not only was Mr. Combs denied a proposed $50 million bail, he was sent to prison immediately after the hearing.
Sean “Diddy” Combs was indicted on September 16 in New York on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. (Shayan Asgarnia)
Lawyers representing the embattled rapper filed for bail on Tuesday morning as the case against him progresses.
The appeal, obtained by Fox News Digital, asked a judge to approve his pretrial release.
“Sean Combs asks this court to order his release on appropriate bail conditions and to order his immediate release pending disposition of this appeal under Federal Rule of Appeals 9(a)(3).” It is stated in the document.
In the filing, Combs' lawyers argued that he does not pose a threat to the community if he is released.
“Regardless of the government's unverified claims, Mr. Combs should be released because the proposed conditions reasonably guarantee his appearance and the safety of the community,” the attorneys reasoned. did.
According to court documents, Mr. Combs “was not released pending trial despite his offer to comply with restrictive conditions insofar as he was considered a potential flight or danger.”
In their appeal, defense attorneys argued that the court “clearly violated its obligations under the Bail Reform Act by refusing to grant adequate bail.”
Combs appeared in court Thursday, and his trial was scheduled for May 5, 2025. In court, prosecutors also raised the possibility that the charges could be replaced.
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Fox News Digital's Lauryn Oberharz, Tracy Wright, Andrea Margolis and Stéphanie Jean-Paunon contributed to this report.
