By Fasuyi Tolulope Samuel
Six new lawsuits have been filed against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, accusing him of sexual assault, rape, and molesting a 16-year-old boy. The plaintiffs, who remain anonymous, include two women identified as Jane Does and four men referred to as John Does.
The lawsuits, filed in federal court in Manhattan, add to a growing number of allegations against Mr. Combs, all of which he has denied.
These fresh accusations echo previous claims that Mr. Combs used his celebrity status to lure victims to lavish parties or drug-fueled gatherings, where they were assaulted. The alleged incidents date back to the mid-1990s, with claims of violence, drugging, and death threats against the victims.
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Some of the assaults are reported to have occurred at Mr. Combs’ high-profile events, including his famous white parties in the Hamptons, a Brooklyn celebration for Biggie Smalls, and even at Macy’s flagship store in Manhattan.
The plaintiffs are part of a group of more than 100 individuals pursuing legal action against Combs following his September 16 arrest on sex trafficking charges.
Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing several of the accusers, announced the lawsuits at an October 1 press conference, providing a hotline for potential victims to come forward.
Mr. Combs’ legal team has strongly denied the allegations, describing them as “attempts to garner publicity” and asserting that he has never sexually assaulted anyone.
As these lawsuits proceed, Combs continues to face mounting legal battles, but his team remains confident that the truth will clear his name in court.
