Sean “Diddy” Combs faces multiple civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct, including rape and sex trafficking. He denies all allegations.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a series of civil lawsuits alleging a range of abusive behaviours, including sexual harassment, rape, nonconsensual pornography, and sex trafficking. The legal saga began in November 2023 when singer Cassie Ventura, Combs’ former partner, filed a federal lawsuit alleging a pattern of physical and sexual abuse throughout their relationship.
Ventura claimed Combs controlled her life, subjected her to violent beatings, and forced her to have sex with other men while he watched and recorded. She also accused him of raping her in 2018. The lawsuit was settled within a day, with both parties agreeing to undisclosed terms.
Following Ventura’s lawsuit, three more women and one man came forward with similar allegations against Combs. Liza Gardner accused Combs of sexually assaulting her in 1990 or 1991, while Joi Dickerson-Neal alleged he drugged and assaulted her in 1991.
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Another anonymous woman, referred to as Jane Doe, accused Combs and his associates of gang-raping her in 2003 when she was 17 years old. Additionally, producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones accused Combs of sexual harassment, drugging, and threatening him.
Combs has denied all the accusations, calling them baseless and outrageous. His attorney, Benjamin Brafman, stated that the lawsuits aimed to tarnish Combs’ reputation and were motivated by financial gain. Despite the denials, the allegations have had repercussions for Combs. He temporarily stepped down as chairman of Revolt, the media company he founded, and a reality show featuring him and his family was scrapped.
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The situation escalated on March 25, when federal agents raided Combs’ properties in Miami and Los Angeles as part of a federal sex trafficking investigation. The raids were reportedly connected to the civil lawsuits against him, although Combs has not been criminally charged. The outcome of the investigation and the lawsuits remains to be seen as the legal battle continues to unfold.
