Sean “Diddy” Combs continues to face mounting legal challenges, with new claims surfacing that allege the presence of minors at one of his infamous “Freak Off” parties. Aspiring singer-songwriter Tanea Wallace recounted her experience during an interview for the documentary “TMZ Presents The Downfall of Diddy: Inside the Freak Offs.” Wallace claims that in 2018, at a party hosted by Combs in Miami, she witnessed disturbing conduct involving minors.
Wallace said she was invited to the event by a Saudi prince who facilitated her travel from Los Angeles. Recalling what she saw, Wallace stated, “I looked to the right of me and in the corner and I was like, ‘Are those midgets?’ Because people were over them, like people trying to hide what they’re doing.” Clarifying her observation, she added, “They’re all huddled up. But no, they were little people. Dressed up like Harajuku Barbies, red lipstick, looking like real sexy.”
Wallace, visibly disturbed by what she described, emphasized that she could not see specific acts involving the minors but was nonetheless alarmed due to the setting. When asked further about her observations, she reiterated, “They weren’t supposed to be there.”
The documentary also delved into other claims, with Wallace noting instances of sexual activity among partygoers. She described, “Many of them appeared to be high on drugs or drunk,” emphasizing the chaotic and unsettling environment she witnessed.
These allegations are the latest in a series of legal battles facing Combs. Federal prosecutors have charged him with sex trafficking and other related offenses. The indictment against him alleges that Combs orchestrated events where participants were coerced into what prosecutors termed as “Freak Off” sessions, some of which were recorded without consent. Since his arrest in September, Combs has faced additional civil lawsuits, including accusations of abuse dating back decades.
Among the numerous claims, Combs has been accused of raping a 10-year-old boy in 2005 and drugging and raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000 during a VMAs afterparty. In response, Combs’ legal team has described the lawsuits as “clear attempts to garner publicity.” His attorneys stated, “Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process.”
Combs, who remains in federal custody in Brooklyn, has pleaded not guilty to all charges. His trial is scheduled for next May. Wallace’s account, along with other accusations, forms part of the evidence being presented by prosecutors as they build their case.
Efforts by Combs’ legal team to limit public discourse surrounding the accusations were recently thwarted. U.S. Judge Arun Subramanian denied a request for a gag order that sought to silence potential witnesses. “Combs’s authorities don’t support a gag order applicable not only to trial participants but also to any alleged victim and their lawyer,” Subramanian ruled.
