Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs at the 2017 Met Gala in New York City.
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Sean “Diddy” Combs is reportedly facing a wave of new legal challenges, with over 100 individuals—both men and women—preparing to file civil lawsuits against the prominent media mogul in the near future. Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee made this announcement during a press conference on Tuesday, revealing that his firm, The Buzbee Law Firm, in conjunction with the AVA Law Group, has been retained by approximately 120 clients who allege they have been victimized by Combs and other associated parties.
Buzbee disclosed that these upcoming lawsuits will include serious allegations ranging from violent sexual assault and rape to sexual abuse, the facilitation of sexual acts involving controlled substances, false imprisonment, and even compelling prostitution. Additional claims may involve sexual misconduct, the dissemination of unauthorized video recordings, and the sexual abuse of minors.
This surge in allegations comes on the heels of Combs’ indictment earlier this month on federal charges related to sex trafficking. The musician has publicly pleaded not guilty to these accusations, asserting his innocence.
According to Buzbee, the group of 120 individuals includes an equal number of men and women, with 25 of them being minors at the time of the alleged incidents. These claims reportedly stem from events that took place in various locations, including Los Angeles, New York, and Miami, often during parties or music industry auditions.
In a statement released to CNN, Erica Wolff, an attorney representing Combs, emphasized that the media frenzy surrounding these allegations has become “reckless.” She stated, “As Mr. Combs’ legal team has highlighted, he cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a reckless media circus. That said, Mr. Combs emphatically and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors.” Wolff expressed Combs’ eagerness to prove his innocence in court, emphasizing that the truth will emerge through evidence rather than speculation.
