120 alleged victims to file sexual assault suits against rapper, Diddy

Over 100 people, including dozens of children, who say they were victims of rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation at the hands of Sean “Diddy” Combs are to sue the US rap star, Diaspora Digital Media gathered.

The latest legal action will heap further pressure on a man who, for decades, had a dominant influence in the global entertainment industry.

He is now dogged by accusations of violent abuse of women, and who is now sitting in jail on criminal charges.

“The biggest secret in the entertainment industry, that really wasn’t a secret at all, has finally been revealed to the world,” Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee said as he announced plans by 120 people, including 25 minors, to take civil action.

“The wall of silence has now been broken, and victims are coming forward.”

His Indictment 

Combs was indicted last month on three criminal counts that allege he sexually abused women and coerced them into drug-fueled sex parties using threats and violence.

Allegations have been building against the Grammy Award-winner since last year, when singer Cassie, whose real name is Casandra Ventura.

She alleged Combs subjected her to more than a decade of coercion by physical force and drugs as well as a 2018 rape.

A spate of similarly lurid lawsuits since have painted a picture of Combs as a violent man who used his celebrity status to prey on women.

Not Guilty Plea

Combs has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges.

He has been jailed awaiting trial.

But at a press conference in Houston, Buzbee said more than 3,000 people had come forward with allegations against Combs, and he appealed for anyone else who might have been a victim of the sexual abuse to come forward.

He said much of the abuse Combs and members of his entourage are alleged to have carried out followed a pattern.

“I would say 90 percent of the cases, these individuals were drugged,” he told reporters.

“One individual who was 22 years at the time she was assaulted, said that… when you were handed a drink — and now we know that the drink is laced with something — if you refused to drink it, you were kicked out of the party.”

Buzbee described instances of repeated rape of teenagers, allegedly carried out by Combs and his associates.

He said alleged sexual abuse of minors often took place in the context of a promise of fame and fortune in the music industry.

One boy, who was just nine years old at the time, was taken to New York to audition for Combs’ label Bad Boy Records.

“This individual was sexually abused, allegedly by Sean Combs and several other people at the studio, in the promise to both his parents and to himself of getting a record deal,” Buzbee said.

“Another incident, an individual, 15 years old at the time, flown to New York City to attend a party, was drugged and then taken into a private room, allegedly in the presence of Mr. Combs, where this female individual, a minor, was raped, and then other individuals took turns raping her.”

Buzbee praised the courage of those who had come forward despite fears of retribution or backlash from their own communities.

“I expect that through this process, many powerful people, many dirty secrets will be revealed.

“We know what we are potentially up against, and as is always the case in situations like this, when a celebrity is involved, people can be downright mean and nasty.”

About Combs

Sean Combs, known professionally as P. Diddy, Diddy, or Puff Daddy, is a successful American rapper, singer, songwriter, record producer, entrepreneur, and actor.

Born on November 4, 1969, in Harlem, New York City, Combs’ life has been marked by both triumph and controversy.

He rose to prominence in the music industry with his debut album “No Way Out” in 1997 and went on to win three Grammy Awards.

Combs’ entrepreneurial ventures, including fashion label Sean John and partnership with Cîroc vodka, have contributed to his estimated $1 billion net worth.

However, Combs’ career has also been marred by controversy, including a high-profile feud with Tupac Shakur and The Notorious B.I.G., and multiple arrests and lawsuits related to violence and assault.

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