Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday in New York federal court against Nexstar Media Inc. (NewsNation), Courtney Burgess and attorney Ariel Mitchell, according to documents obtained by FOX News Digital. woke up.
The suit alleges that Diddy accused the defendants of spending months “stoking a media frenzy, fabricating outlandish claims, and unsubstantiated” allegations against him over an alleged sex tape involving the disgraced music mogul and other celebrities. “It has stirred up unnecessary speculation.” He is seeking $50 million in damages.
“In this pitiful spectacle, all pretense of objectivity is abandoned as audiences around the world enjoy an all-you-can-eat buffet of wild lies and conspiracy theories,” the document said. “The defendants are among the worst perpetrators in this disgusting scenario. They take every opportunity to broadcast blatant falsehoods, knowing that there is no evidence that Mr. Combs committed any heinous acts. They are courting each other passionately.”
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Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, Ariel Mitchell, and NextStar Media. (Munawar Hossain)
“Sean 'Diddy' Combs is the victim of a malicious conspiracy fabricated and amplified by individuals seeking to profit at his expense,” Diddy's attorney Erica Wolfe said in a statement provided to Fox News Digital. “We are taking a firm stand against certain falsehoods.”
“These defendants intentionally fabricated and spread outrageous lies with reckless disregard for the truth. Their lies damaged public perception and tainted the jury pool. This complaint alleges that This should serve as a warning that such deliberate falsehoods undermine Mr. Combs' right to a fair trial.'' The trial will no longer be tolerated.'' ”
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Diddy's lawyers argued that Burgess “falsely claimed to possess videos of Mr. Combs engaging in sexual assaults of celebrities and minors.”
They said Burgess, who was subpoenaed by federal prosecutors to testify before a grand jury, “repeated this false allegation over and over again to anyone who would listen, including reporters from major news outlets (including NewsNation).” , recklessly repeated and amplified his lies.” (as if it were true),” the complaint states.
Diddy was charged in an indictment unsealed in September with racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution. (Jordan Strauss)
Mitchell, Burgess' attorney, “knew that his client's allegations were false, or at least knew that it would be completely reckless to ignore the falsehoods,” the document states.
“Because no such tape existed and because Mitchell had never seen any video depicting Mr. Combs sexually abusing anyone, adult or minor, Burgess did not believe that such a video existed. Mitchell's many false claims of ownership were either intentional blatant falsehoods or recklessly false statements made as a direct result of Burgess' outrageous claims that Mitchell Failure to investigate the lie is inexcusable. ”
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A representative for Burgess did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital's request for comment.
diddy was indicted The federal indictment, which was unsealed on September 17, includes charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking by force, fraud or coercion, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
Sean “Diddy” Combs pleaded not guilty in September, and a judge set his trial date for May 5. (Elizabeth Williams, via AP)
Authorities say Didi criminal organization Through his businesses such as Bad Boy Entertainment, Combs Enterprises, and Combs Global, among others. He used “firearms, threats of violence, coercion, and verbal, mental, physical, and sexual abuse” to satisfy his sexual desires, according to an unsealed indictment obtained by Fox News Digital. .
Judge Arun Subramanian Combs trial scheduled Prosecutors expect the government's case to take three weeks to develop, but Combs' defense team estimates it will take a week to defend him.
The “Last Night” singer has maintained his innocence, but if found guilty he could face a minimum of 15 years in prison and up to life in prison.
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Tracy Wright is a reporter for Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to tracy.wright@fox.com.
