Sean "Diddy" Combs, the celebrated music mogul and 24-time Grammy winner, finds himself at the center of a legal storm as he awaits a federal criminal trial in New York. The charges levied against him include sex trafficking and racketeering, stemming from a myriad of allegations. These claims are detailed in over 30 civil lawsuits, painting a troubling picture of misconduct and sexual assault. Combs has vehemently denied these accusations, describing them as "sickening."
The latest allegations involve a man known as John Doe, who claims that in 2012, at the age of 17, he was drugged and raped by Combs at a nightclub in SoHo, New York. According to court documents, John Doe was invited to Combs' private table, where he consumed multiple shots of vodka. He describes becoming "hazy and disoriented" and subsequently "losing consciousness and control of his body." The back room of the club allegedly served as the backdrop for this incident, a space reportedly rife with drug use and engagement with escorts.
"began to become hazy and disoriented" and felt himself "losing consciousness and control of his body" – The plaintiff (referred to as John Doe)
As these legal battles unfold, a prominent attorney representing several accusers has announced intentions to file more than ten additional civil suits against Combs. Meanwhile, Combs' legal team has responded to separate federal criminal charges but remains silent on the fresh allegations. The BBC has reached out for comments from Combs' representatives regarding these new claims.
In an intriguing twist, Kanye West has entered the conversation, publicly urging former President Donald Trump to pardon Combs. West made his appeal via X, asking Trump to "FREE PUFF" before the trial commences.
"In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone – man or woman, adult or minor." – Combs' lawyer
John Doe maintains that he was a "defenceless" victim during the alleged incident with Combs. Despite the mounting legal challenges, Combs' lawyer has consistently defended him against similar accusations in the past, asserting his innocence.
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