Sean "Diddy" Combs is embroiled in mounting legal controversies as he faces additional allegations of sexual assault, with the latest accusations stemming from incidents as far back as 2000. The embattled music mogul, already behind bars on federal sex crime charges, is now the subject of more than 30 lawsuits, including claims detailed in a new lawsuit and an upcoming Peacock documentary.
In a recently filed complaint in New York, a woman identified as Jane Doe alleges that Combs raped her in 2000 when she was a 16-year-old high school student. According to the lawsuit obtained by People, the accuser claims she encountered Combs while working as a babysitter in an apartment building where his romantic partner lived. The plaintiff alleges that after repeatedly declining a ride home offered by Combs, she eventually agreed but was instead taken to another location. There, she claims, she was drugged and assaulted.
The lawsuit alleges that after the assault, the plaintiff was dropped off in the lobby of her apartment building. Combs' attorneys have categorically denied these allegations, stating, "No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won't change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted, or sex trafficked anyone-man or woman, adult or minor." They further emphasized confidence in the judicial process, asserting that "Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail in court."
This latest lawsuit adds to the wave of allegations surrounding Combs, who is also facing accusations featured in the Peacock documentary Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy. The film, set to debut on January 14, examines claims by Ashley Parham, who alleges that Combs raped her in 2018. In the documentary, Parham states, "I've become incredibly reclusive. I don't trust anyone." The lawsuit she filed alleges a series of harrowing events, including being held at knifepoint, assaulted, and threatened with being sent away from her family.
Combs' legal team has also refuted Parham's allegations, pointing to findings by the Contra Costa Sheriff's Department, which deemed her claims "unfounded" after an investigation. In a statement, the department said, "There is no evidence that Mr. Combs was ever even in the same room as Ms. Parham. She is completely unbelievable, and no sane person who views the evidence will credit her story."
The intensifying scrutiny has not only included legal challenges but also public opinion. In the Peacock trailer, an unidentified man refers to the presence of underage girls in certain environments involving Combs, while another woman labels him a "monster."
Combs, who is set to stand trial in May on federal sex trafficking charges, has consistently denied all allegations of sexual misconduct. His legal team has characterized the flood of lawsuits as an attempt to exploit his high-profile status, stating, "We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason."
Despite his denials, the controversies have captured widespread attention, with additional investigative content such as the ID Discovery docuseries The Fall of Diddy, set to premiere on January 27. The multi-part series is expected to delve further into the allegations and their impact on his legacy.
