Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned hip-hop mogul, is facing serious new allegations of sexual assault and rape, including a claim involving a 13-year-old girl. Five civil lawsuits were filed against him on Sunday in the Southern District of New York by attorney Tony Buzbee.
These lawsuits allege that Combs assaulted or raped several claimants in incidents spanning from 2000 to 2022. Among the five anonymous accusers, two are men and three are women, with one woman alleging that Combs raped her when she was just 13 years old. Additionally, the lawsuits accuse Combs of drugging one of the men and all three women.
Attorney Tony Buzbee, who announced in October that he represents 120 accusers, said the recent lawsuits are just the beginning, and more will follow in the coming weeks. Buzbee emphasized that the claims will speak for themselves, with the goal of ensuring justice is served.
According to Buzbee, he expects to file a total of seven lawsuits against Combs in this current batch. He had previously filed six other lawsuits last Monday. As these cases unfold, Buzbee has stated that the legal team will continue to gather evidence and prepare additional filings.
Combs, 54, has been in jail since September when he was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors allege that he was involved in a long-running scheme involving sex trafficking, which has now become a central part of his legal troubles.
Despite these accusations, Combs has denied all the allegations against him. His legal team has expressed confidence in their ability to prove his innocence, stressing that Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone, whether adult or minor, male or female. They believe the truth will emerge in court.
As part of their defense strategy, Combs’s legal team has requested that the identities of his accusers in the federal sex trafficking case be made public. They argue that knowing the accusers’ identities is crucial for preparing an effective defense.
Federal prosecutors, on the other hand, have revealed that they are in the process of examining data from more than 90 devices seized from Combs’s properties during raids earlier this year. This data could potentially play a significant role in the ongoing investigation and legal proceedings.
Combs has also pleaded not guilty to a three-count indictment accusing him of using his business empire, including his record label Bad Boy Entertainment, to transport male and female sex workers across state lines. These workers allegedly participated in sexual performances, known as “freak offs,” which were reportedly recorded.
This accusation has added to the already complex legal challenges Combs faces. His influence in the hip-hop world, where he has been a major figure for over three decades, is now overshadowed by the mounting legal battles.
Currently, Combs’s legal team is appealing his bail denial through New York’s federal appeals court, with his criminal trial set to begin on 5 May.
The legal proceedings are likely to dominate public attention as the trial approaches, with more lawsuits potentially emerging. Both the civil and criminal cases represent a significant moment in Combs’s career, and their outcome will have far-reaching implications for his legacy.
