Sean "Diddy" Combs is now facing a fresh wave of legal troubles as a Florida woman filed a lawsuit accusing the music mogul of drugging, sexually assaulting, and impregnating her during a years-long abusive relationship. This lawsuit is just the latest in a string of allegations against Combs, who is currently being held in a Brooklyn detention center on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution.
The new complaint, filed on Friday, September 27, in New York Supreme Court, details the woman's accusations of repeated sexual abuse beginning in 2020. Identified only as Jane Doe, she claims the abuse persisted until July 2024. According to the lawsuit, Combs and his associates used "coercive and harassing" tactics to control her, forcing her to travel with him against her will to various locations, including Miami, Los Angeles, and New York.
The allegations come on the heels of Combs' September 16 arrest, where he was charged with a slew of federal crimes related to a broader sex trafficking investigation. Prosecutors allege that Combs directed and participated in elaborate "freak offs," where women were forced into non-consensual sexual acts, many of which were recorded.
In the latest suit, Jane Doe describes how her relationship with Combs began in 2020 and quickly spiraled into a nightmare. She claims Combs would often send drivers to her house, forcing her to travel with him, and she alleges that she was drugged with alcohol and other substances to make her comply. In one particularly harrowing incident in April 2022, she claims she woke up at Combs' Los Angeles home with her feet bruised, a bite mark on her heel, and no memory of what had happened. Later that year, she discovered she was pregnant, allegedly as a result of Combs' assault. She miscarried shortly after, but the lawsuit claims that Combs' associates pressured her to get an abortion.
The lawsuit describes a disturbing pattern of behavior, alleging that Combs regularly plied her with drugs and alcohol, forcing her to "perform shows" for him and adding other men and women to the encounters without her consent. These encounters were allegedly recorded without her knowledge or approval, further violating her privacy. The suit also mentions that Combs' staff harassed her to keep silent about the abuse.
This is not the only lawsuit Combs is facing. Earlier in the same week, another woman, Thalia Graves, filed a civil suit accusing Combs and his bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, of drugging and raping her in 2001. Graves alleges that the assault was recorded and that Combs has been using the footage to threaten her for years. According to Graves, both Combs and Sherman repeatedly warned her to stay quiet or face losing custody of her child.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to the federal charges and remains in custody after being denied bail twice. He could face life in prison if convicted. The federal investigation into Combs' activities is ongoing, and more charges could emerge as a New York grand jury has recently heard testimony from a male sex worker who participated in Combs' "freak offs."
The scope of the allegations against Combs is growing. Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, who is representing multiple individuals in cases against Combs, claims his firm has been contacted by over 50 potential victims, many of whom were minors at the time of the alleged abuse. Buzbee indicated that both men and women have come forward, with several cases involving individuals who had previously reported the incidents to police. A press conference is expected in the coming days, where Buzbee plans to outline further legal action.
Despite the mounting allegations, Combs' legal team has remained tight-lipped, declining to comment on the latest lawsuits. The music mogul, who has previously settled claims of abuse, including a high-profile case involving ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, continues to deny the majority of the accusations.
