Sean "Diddy" Combs has been named in two new civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault, further intensifying the legal battles surrounding the music mogul. The lawsuits, filed on Friday in New York federal court, accuse Combs of incidents occurring in 1991 and 2006, adding to a growing list of allegations that span decades.
The first lawsuit, brought by an anonymous Jane Doe from Louisiana, alleges that Combs sexually assaulted her during a charity basketball game at City College in New York on December 28, 1991. The event, organized by Heavy D to raise funds for AIDS research, tragically resulted in a stampede that left nine people dead. According to the lawsuit, Doe was invited by a prominent rapper but was later introduced to Combs, then an up-and-coming music executive.
Doe claims that Combs offered her a drink, after which she began feeling disoriented. She alleges that Combs blocked her from leaving a private room and sexually assaulted her while his bodyguard stood outside the door. The lawsuit states that the assault ended when the bodyguard informed Combs of the chaos outside, prompting him to leave. The plaintiff is seeking compensatory and punitive damages and has demanded a jury trial.
Combs' legal team dismissed the allegations, describing them as "facially ridiculous or demonstrably false." In a statement to TMZ, his attorney stated, "Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process. In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr. Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone."
The second lawsuit, filed by LaTroya Grayson of Oklahoma, centers on an alleged incident at Combs' October 16, 2006, "Black Party" in New York City. Grayson, who won a contest hosted by Tulsa radio station KJAMZ 105.3, alleges that after consuming a drink at the party, she woke up in a hospital with no memory of the night.
Grayson claims her shirt was torn, her underwear was missing, and her money had been stolen. According to the lawsuit, an anonymous caller later warned her against pursuing any legal action, citing Combs' celebrity status. The lawsuit accuses Combs and multiple entities, including Bad Boy Entertainment, Atlantic Records, Delta Airlines, and KJAMZ, of negligence, assault, and violation of the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act.
In response, Combs' legal team issued a statement to USA Today, asserting, "Ms. Grayson admits she has no memory of the events alleged in her complaint, does not know who was supposedly involved, and has never spoken to Mr. Combs. Her allegations against him are pure fiction."
These lawsuits are the latest in a series of allegations against Combs, who is currently in federal custody facing charges of sex trafficking, sexual assault, and rape. With over two dozen lawsuits filed in the past year, including claims involving minors, Combs has denied all accusations and maintains his innocence.
Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing the anonymous Jane Doe, has previously filed numerous lawsuits against Combs on behalf of alleged victims. He has characterized the legal actions as part of a broader effort to hold powerful figures accountable for decades of misconduct.
