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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexually assaulting teen, 2 new allegations come from his all-nighters

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexually assaulting teen, 2 new allegations come from his all-nighters

At least half a dozen new lawsuits were filed Monday against musician and producer Sean Combs, accusing him of sexual assault against men, women and a 16-year-old boy.

The lawsuits were all filed anonymously by plaintiffs John Doe and Jane Doe in federal court for the Southern District of New York. The lawsuits include allegations that in some cases include rape, sexual assault and drug abuse. At least two of the alleged assaults occurred during Combs’ all-nighters between 1998 and 2006. The six plaintiffs are seeking compensatory and punitive damages.

The latest lawsuits are part of an expected wave of litigation against Combs by Houston-based attorney Tony Buzbee and co-counsel Andrew Van Arsdale, who have previously said they represent at least 120 alleged victims of Combs, including minors.

“Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, in their legal defenses and in the integrity of the legal process,” Combs’ lawyers told CNN in a statement. “In court, the truth will prevail: Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone, adult or minor, male or female.”

Combs is currently in federal custody awaiting trial on his indictment in the Southern District of New York on charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty.

Before Monday, Combs was already facing several civil lawsuits accusing him of various sexual misconduct and other illegal activities. He had previously denied the allegations.

Alleged incidents during white parties

In one claim, Combs allegedly assaulted a 16-year-old man at a white party in the Hamptons in 1998. The claim states that Combs “asked John Doe to pull down his pants and expose himself” while explaining that he It was a rite. a passage and a path to becoming a star, and also as a way to prove oneself.

This accuser said he “eventually admitted that Combs sexually assaulted him through his power and influence over John Doe because he knew John Doe wanted to become a star.”

A second John Doe has filed a lawsuit against Combs, alleging he was assaulted while working as security at a white party thrown by Combs in 2006. Doe alleges Combs gave him two mixed alcoholic drinks on drugs before being forced into a van and sexually assaulted by Combs. Combs.

Doe states in his complaint that he left the party and told his boss what happened.

Alleged assault at Macys

In a third lawsuit, against Combs, his companies and retailer Macy’s, a John Doe claims he was beaten and sexually assaulted when he encountered Combs and his two bodyguards in the stockroom of the chain’s flagship department store in New York. York in 2008.

“Combs approached Plaintiff while Plaintiff was still on all fours,” according to the lawsuit, when Combs forced him to perform oral sex.

“After he finished, Combs threw Plaintiff’s head to the side and uttered words to the effect of ‘shut up or I’ll kill you,’” according to the lawsuit.

Doe said he reported the alleged assault to Macy’s security, who he said failed to investigate. Three weeks after the alleged assault, Doe claims Macy’s executives pressured him to fire him because the retailer had signed a multi-million deal with Sean John Clothing.

Doe is seeking compensatory and punitive damages. CNN has contacted Macy’s for comment.

Two rape allegations

In another complaint, a 19-year-old student, identified as Jane Doe, said she and a friend were invited to a photo shoot and “exclusive” after-party at the Combs Hotel in 2004. According to the complaint , Combs became “more aggressive” and “ordered Ms. Doe’s friend to perform oral sex on him or he would have them both killed.”

Another plaintiff alleges that after meeting Combs at a music video after-party in 1995, he “unexpectedly” began kissing her. “Feeling uncomfortable and confused, the plaintiff asked him to slow down, believing they were there to talk,” the suit states. “Instead, Combs moved forward aggressively.” When Jane Doe tried to walk away, Combs “violently punched her, hitting her head against the wall and causing her to fall to the ground” and raped her, according to the suit.

Alleged sexual assault by Combs and at least two other men

One of the complaints, from a John Doe, states that in 2021, he attended a party at Combs’ New York residence, where he was served an alcoholic beverage.

“The effects of the drink were immediate and overwhelming,” the complaint states.

Doe states that he became disoriented and attempted to remove himself from the situation. He then recalled being in a room and “although he was vaguely aware of his surroundings, he could not move, speak or fight back.”

“Plaintiff was paralyzed, feeling as if he were trapped in his own body,” the complaint states. “He distinctly remembers seeing Combs on top of him, naked, at one point during the assault. During this time, the plaintiff was sodomized by at least three men,” according to the complaint.