Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces six new lawsuits for alleged sexual assault, one involving a purported teenage victim.
At least six fresh lawsuits emerged Monday against musician and producer Sean Combs, accusing him of sexual assault involving men, women, and a 16-year-old boy. Filed anonymously by plaintiffs under the pseudonyms John Doe and Jane Doe, these legal actions were initiated in the federal court of the Southern District of New York. The allegations range from rape to sexual assault and drugging of beverages, with some incidents reportedly occurring at Combs' White Parties from 1998 to 2006. Each of the six plaintiffs seeks both compensatory and punitive damages.
These lawsuits are part of a predicted surge of legal challenges against Combs, orchestrated by Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee and co-counsel Andrew Van Arsdale. They claim to represent at least 120 alleged victims, including minors. Combs' legal team expressed confidence in the facts, their defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process, asserting that the truth will prove Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone.
Combs is currently detained, awaiting trial for a federal indictment in the Southern District of New York on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and facilitating prostitution. He maintains a plea of not guilty. Prior to these new allegations, Combs was already grappling with multiple civil suits accusing him of various forms of sexual misconduct and illegal activities, all of which he has previously denied.
One accusation involves a 1998 incident at a White Party in the Hamptons, where Combs allegedly assaulted a 16-year-old male. The claim suggests Combs instructed the boy to expose himself as a supposed rite of passage to stardom. The accuser realized the assault was rooted in Combs' power and influence, exploiting the boy's aspiration to become a star.
Another lawsuit, filed by a second John Doe, alleges assault during a 2006 White Party, where Combs purportedly drugged the security worker before assaulting him in a van. The victim reported the incident to his employer afterward.
A third legal action involves a 2008 encounter at Macy's flagship store, where another John Doe alleges Combs and his bodyguards assaulted him in the stockroom. The lawsuit describes Combs forcing the plaintiff into non-consensual acts and threatening him. Despite reporting the incident to Macy's security, the accuser claims no investigation was conducted. Weeks later, he alleges Macy's pressured him out of his job due to a lucrative deal with Sean John Clothing.
A separate complaint involves a 19-year-old Jane Doe, who recounts a 2004 altercation at a photo shoot and subsequent after-party at Combs' hotel. The complaint details Combs' coercive behavior and threats of violence to compel sexual acts.
Another female plaintiff recounts a 1995 incident where Combs allegedly initiated unwanted advances, leading to a violent assault and rape. The plaintiff describes being struck and raped after attempting to withdraw from the situation.
In a recent 2021 allegation, another John Doe describes attending a party at Combs' residence, where he consumed an alcoholic drink that left him incapacitated. The complaint narrates a disorienting experience, culminating in an assault by Combs and others while the plaintiff was paralyzed and unable to resist.
This narrative has been updated with further specifics.
