A plaintiff alleges he was incapacitated after being given drinks at a private table belonging to the rapper, resulting in a traumatic backroom encounter.
New allegations arise against Diddy regarding nightclub assault
New allegations arise against Diddy regarding nightclub assault
Sean "Diddy" Combs faced fresh accusations of drugging and sexually assaulting a minor in a nightclub in 2012, escalating the legal challenges he currently faces.
Sean "Diddy" Combs is embroiled in new allegations of sexual assault, with a man claiming that the rapper drugged and raped him when he was a minor in a New York nightclub in 2012. The unidentified plaintiff, referred to as John Doe in court filings, asserts that he was only 17 at the time and had paid a bouncer to gain entry to the venue. Once inside, he was reportedly invited to Combs' private table, where he was served multiple shots of vodka.
According to the plaintiff, the drinks led to feelings of haziness and disorientation, leaving him in a situation where he began to lose consciousness and control over his body. The allegations were detailed in a recent court document, which claims that he was later taken to a back room of the SoHo club, where illegal substances and escorts were purportedly present. In his statement, the victim contends that the drinks were spiked, severely impacting his faculties, rendering him unable to resist what unfolded.
He describes a harrowing experience where he was conscious yet unable to stop the alleged assault. Combs has categorically denied such accusations across multiple civil suits, branding the claims as "sickening." His legal team asserted that "the truth will prevail," insisting that Combs never assaulted anyone.
This renewal of allegations occurs amidst increasing support from fellow rapper Kanye West, who publicly urged former President Donald Trump to pardon Combs as he faces mounting legal troubles. As it stands, Combs is dealing with over 30 civil lawsuits that accuse him of sexual assault and misconduct, and he is currently held in a New York jail, awaiting a federal trial related to sex trafficking and racketeering.
The legal pressures on Combs seem poised to grow further, as a lawyer representing some of the accusers has indicated plans to file more than ten additional civil suits against him. The unfolding situation has captured significant media attention, particularly due to Combs' historical stature in the music industry and the serious nature of the claims against him.
