Sean 'Diddy' Combs' Facing New Sexual Assault Lawsuits, Including Claims Involving Minor
The trouble seems to be mounting for Sean 'Diddy' Combs.
The troubles don't seem to end for Sean 'Diddy' Combs. In the latest entertainment news, the rapper is now facing a new series of lawsuits, accusing him of sexual assault, including one involving a 16-year-old boy. As per the Indian Express, these lawsuits have been filed anonymously to protect the identities of the accusers. Two women and four men have made the allegations. This is the first time that the rapper has been sued over claims involving a minor. The lawsuits, which have been filed in a federal court in Manhattan, describe incidents dating back to the mid-1990s.
The lawsuits also allege that the rapper used his fame and power to lure "victims to lavish parties and drug-fueled gatherings, where he then assaulted them". As per the Indian Express, the victims were also drugged, beaten or threatened with violence.
The allegations also include incidents at Diddy's infamous white parties, a Brooklyn event celebrating his collaborator Biggie Smalls.
These lawsuits are now a part of the growing number of claims against the rapper, who was earlier accused of sexual misconduct by several individuals.
His legal team, however, has denied these fresh allegations, calling the claims "meritless". The team has also accused the media of creating a "circus" around the accusations.
The 54-year-old Diddy is also facing federal charges of racketeering and sex trafficking. He currently remains in custody and has pleaded not guilty.
Diddy's lawyers have been trying to secure bail for the rapper, but to no avail. The judges have denied his release, citing concerns that he poses a danger to the community.
Diddy's trial, as of now, is scheduled for May 2025, as per The Associated Press.
