Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is a name that has gone down in history because of his rise and fall. A federal indictment alleges that Combs led a criminal enterprise involved in sex trafficking, forced labor and other illegal activities. Several women have accused him of sexual abuse, physical violence and coercion, with serious allegations of threats and minor assaults emerging, including claims that he forced some women into prostitution. With a trial scheduled for May 5, 2025, Combs now faces serious charges that threaten to unravel his legacy in the music industry.
Cassie Ventura accuses Combs of sexual harassment – November 2023
In November 2023, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs found himself in legal trouble when his former longtime partner Cassie Ventura accused him of rape. However, just one day later, Cassie withdrew her allegations, and it was reported that the $30 million lawsuit was settled out of court.
Joey Dickerson accuses Combs of rape and sexual assault
Following Cassie’s allegations, another woman came forward. Joey Dickerson-Neal filed a lawsuit claiming that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991 when she was a college student. He claimed that he also secretly recorded the incident.
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A series of drug and gang rape claims – December 2023
The third bombshell allegation came on December 6 when the music mogul was accused of drugging and gang-raping a woman in 2003 when she was a minor.
Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones bombing trial: February 2024
The case against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs escalated when a former associate filed a lawsuit making a number of allegations, including facing unwanted advances from his colleagues and encounters with sex workers he hired. Being forced was involved. The lawsuit, filed by Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, claims that Combs regularly hosted “sex-trafficking parties” involving underage girls and illegal drugs. Combs’ legal representatives denied the allegations.
According to Forbes, Jones’ lawsuit names several defendants, including Combs’ son Justin, chief of staff Christina Khorram, Universal Music Group CEO Sir Lucian Grainge and former Motown Records CEO Ethiopia Habtemariam.
Raid on sister’s house – March 2024
Combs’ homes in Miami and Los Angeles were raided by Department of Homeland Security Investigations under suspicion of sex trafficking, domestic violence, and fraud.
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Cassie’s Videotape: May 2024
In May, CNN released camera footage that appeared to show Combs brutally attacking, dragging, and beating Cassie Ventura. Combs’ attorney believes that federal agents leaked the video to news outlets for ulterior motives. That same month, former model Crystal McKinney filed a lawsuit in Manhattan against the rapper for drugging and assaulting her, followed by another accuser, April Lampros.
First plea deal- May 2024
Combs’ alleged drug boss Brandon Paul accepted a plea deal to cocaine and marijuana possession charges. According to People, “Brandon accepted the prosecutor’s offer to be allowed to enter a diversion program, upon completion of which, the case against him will be dismissed entirely.”
An eighth accuser, Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, filed a lawsuit claiming Diddy drugged and sexually assaulted him at a 1997 Detroit party.
Diddy arrested: 16 September
On September 16, the Bad Boy Records producer was arrested in Manhattan after being indicted by a grand jury after failing to appear for a hearing virtually. (The allegations include fraud, sex trafficking and more.)
Former Danity Kane member Don Richard filed a federal lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of sexual misconduct, harassment, and unlawful imprisonment. Richard claimed that he molested her and retaliated when she rejected his advances, alleging that she had seen him abuse Cassie on several occasions.
Another accuser, Thalia Graves, also filed a federal lawsuit against Combs, alleging that he and his bodyguard, Joseph “Big Joe” Sherman, raped her in 2001, claims both denied.
Later, attorneys for Sean Combs asked the 2nd Circuit Court of Appeals to overturn Judge Andrew Carter’s decision, citing concerns about alleged witness tampering. On September 27, a woman, referred to as Jane Doe in the lawsuit, accused Combs of drugging and raping her multiple times, claiming she became pregnant from one incident and seeking unspecified damages. Is.
buzbee bomb
Attorney Tony Buzbee is representing 120 individuals who plan to file a civil lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs. On October 14, Buzbee filed a lawsuit on behalf of an unnamed woman who alleged that Combs invited her and a friend to a hotel room in 2004, where he threatened them with murder and then drugged them. Beat up with them.
Recent lawsuits against Diddy
Georgia man claims: A Georgia man claims he was drugged at a 2021 party hosted by Combs, resulting in him being paralyzed and later sexually assaulted by at least three men, including Combs .
An Ohio man and former member of the fashion industry alleges that in 2008, he was attacked by Combs and two bodyguards at a Macy’s in Manhattan, where he was allegedly threatened and forced to perform oral sex. Had gone.
A lawsuit alleges that a North Carolina man was fondled by Combs at a “white party” in the Hamptons in 1998 when he was just 16, an incident that caused him continued humiliation and embarrassment. Have made it.
A New Jersey man claims he was drugged and then forced into a van at a party hosted by Combs in 2006.
By October 15, six new lawsuits were filed against Combs in New York federal court, accusing him of various sexual assaults against unnamed plaintiffs.
Reports indicate that approximately 100 additional lawsuits are expected against Combs.
A lawsuit claims Combs groomed his accuser to pass on her friends, taking advantage of her celebrity status for personal gain.
