Music Mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs Faces Sexual Assault Allegations from Multiple Women

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24/11/2023 20h57

Renowned music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs is facing serious accusations of sexual assault from multiple women, with lawsuits filed recently in New York Supreme Court. The allegations involve Combs and R&B singer Aaron Hall allegedly assaulting two women at Hall's apartment in either 1990 or 1991, following an event at the offices of MCA Records.

The lawsuit, filed just one day before the expiration of the New York Adult Survivors Act, which allows adult sexual assault survivors one year to sue regardless of the original statute of limitations, claims that Combs and Hall were flirtatious and handsy with one of the women, identified only as Jane Doe, and her friend during the event. They were allegedly offered drinks throughout the evening and were eventually invited back to Hall's apartment for an after-party.

According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe was coerced into having sex with Combs in Hall's apartment. Shocked and traumatized, she lay in bed, trying to process the events that had unfolded. Hall allegedly barged into the room, pinned her down, and forced her to have sex with him as well. The lawsuit also accuses both men of sexually assaulting Jane Doe's friend at Hall's home.

Days later, Combs allegedly went to the home where Jane Doe and her friend were staying, became irate, and assaulted and choked Jane Doe until she passed out. The lawsuit suggests that Combs was fearful that Jane Doe's friend would reveal the events of that evening to someone he was involved with at the time.

In addition to Combs and Hall, the lawsuit includes MCA Music Entertainment Group and Geffen Records as defendants. The lawsuit alleges that these entities should also be held responsible.

Combs and his companies have recently faced a series of sexual abuse lawsuits. Just a day before this lawsuit was filed, another accuser named Joie Dickerson-Neal accused Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1991 when she was a college student. Combs' spokesperson categorically denied these claims as well, calling them a "money grab."

It is worth noting that these lawsuits surfaced after Combs' former girlfriend, singer and actor Cassie, filed a $30 million lawsuit against him, alleging rape, sex trafficking, and abuse. Cassie's lawsuit was settled for an undisclosed amount shortly after it was filed.

As the legal battles unfold, Combs' lawyer maintains his client's innocence, emphasizing that settling the lawsuits does not imply admission of guilt. The lawsuits against Combs and his associated companies continue to be investigated, and more information is expected to emerge as medical documents and witness statements are secured.

The allegations against Combs have shed light on the larger issue of sexual assault in the entertainment industry. Attorney Douglas Wigdor, who represented Cassie in her lawsuit, commented, "In my experience handling sexual assault cases, it is not uncommon for other victims to come forward once the first brave survivor makes public allegations concerning a high-profile perpetrator."

Another lawsuit filed earlier this week implicated Harve Pierre, the former president of Bad Boy Entertainment and Bad Boy Records, in a sexual assault case, further adding to the scrutiny surrounding Combs' companies. Bad Boy Entertainment has stated that they are investigating the allegations.

As legal proceedings continue for these serious sexual assault allegations, it remains to be seen how they will impact Combs' reputation and career in the music industry.

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