Disgraced rap and fashion mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs was hit with a slew of new civil lawsuits Monday alleging sexual assault and rape dating back two decades.
There were 6 complaints submitted Four men and two women in the Southern District of New York have come forward with allegations of abuse, alleging it occurred between 1995 and 2021, NBC News reported.
One of the signatories to the lawsuit alleges that Combs raped her in a Manhattan hotel in 2004 when she was a 19-year-old college student. A second female litigant alleges that Combs raped her in a bathroom during a video release party in New York City in 1995.
One of the four men accused was 16 years old when he was sexually assaulted at Combs' infamous 1998 white party in the Hamptons.
The Wrap report:
The victim, who was a teenager at the time, said a mutual friend invited her to a party at Combs' mansion, where she encountered the rapper (legal documents include explicit photos of the two at the event). ). According to the complaint, “Comms took an interest in John Doe” and they had a pleasant conversation about the entertainment industry. “When John Doe admitted that he didn't have a big voice, Combs assured him that it didn't matter. Combs said all that mattered was having the right look for the industry, and with that, Combs , or anyone, can be turned into a star.”
However, “Combs suddenly told John Doe that he needed to pull down his pants. John Doe was completely caught off guard and confused and asked Combs to repeat himself. Mr. Combs explained his position. He told John Doe to pull down his pants and expose his penis so Combs could inspect it, and that it was a rite of passage, a way to become a star, a way to prove himself. “I also explained that this was the case,” the lawsuit alleges.
“Out of fear, anxiety, and a power imbalance between him and Combs, John Doe removed his pants and exposed his penis, as Combs had previously directed,” the article continues. “Comms approached and grabbed John Doe's penis and genitals with his hands. He gripped John Doe's genitals firmly and held on for an extended period of time. During this time, Combs asked John Doe to manipulate his genitals. Combs moved his hands in a strange manner, squeezing and feeling him… then Combs suddenly let go of John Doe's genitals and told him that his companions would be in touch. Combs continued the party as if nothing had happened. But for John Doe, everything changed.
Combs' lawyers have denied all charges in the case, arguing that Buzbee was looking for a “quick payday.” His attorney Erica Wolfe released the following statement to TMZ:
“As Mr. Combs' attorneys have emphasized, he cannot address all the meritless allegations that have become a reckless media circus. That being said, Mr. Combs is unable to address all the meritless allegations that have become a reckless media circus. Mr. Combs has not yet filed a lawsuit in any jurisdiction. Once filed and served, I look forward to proving my innocence and vindicating myself in a courtroom where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation.”
One of the male members of the lawsuit alleges that Combs sexually assaulted him during the rapper's “white party” in the Hamptons in 2006. Another man, who said he was one of Diddy's employees, said Mr. Combs sexually assaulted Mr. Diddy in 2006. In 2008, he worked at a clothing store in Manhattan, but when he reported it, Mr. Combs fired him.
Another male accuser claims he was drugged against his will at Diddy's party in 2021. He also said he was sexually assaulted by Combs and several others after a disturbance.
This latest legal salvo aimed at Combs has been slammed by Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee. He said assault victims represent litigants under New York State's Gender-Motivated Violence Victim Protection Act, which allows victims to come forward. Otherwise, it would not have been allowed under the previous statute of limitations rules.
Buzbee seemed to suggest that such lawsuits will continue to occur, saying, “We're going to try to bring cases that we think are credible and legitimate.”
“As you can see, there's an overarching theme here, which is basically that Sean Combs feels like he can do whatever he wants, whenever he wants,” Buzbee added.
The rap star was arrested last month after a grand jury indicted him on a series of charges, including sex trafficking and extortion. He quickly pleaded not guilty to the charges, but was denied bail and remains in jail while the trial progresses.
His arrest also threw a long list of Hollywood elites into the fray, who have been spotted attending many of Diddy's celebrity parties in the past.
Last week, Buzbee claimed to have discovered that several of Hollywood's biggest stars were secretly making repayments to alleged victims to avoid the accusations against Combs becoming public.
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