Rapper Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ lawyers say “the truth will prevail” as he faces six new lawsuits.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has addressed the latest lawsuits in a statement from his lawyers
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has insisted “the truth will prevail” in a statement by his lawyers.
The 54-year-old rapper – who was arrested last month over charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation to engage in prostitution – is now facing a further six lawsuits which have been filed by attorney Tony Buzbee.
As reported by TMZ, four of these include male accusers, and one alleged victim has claimed he was 16 years old when he was invited to one of Combs’ parties in 1998.
In a statement, to Metro.co.uk, the musician’s lawyers said: “The press conference and 1-800 number that preceded today’s barrage of filings were clear attempts to garner publicity.
“Mr Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process.
“In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone — adult or minor, man or woman.”
Court documents obtained by Page Six show one unidentified female claimed Combs raped her in 2004 after the then-19-year-old was allegedly invited to a photo shoot, and then to his Marriott hotel room in Manhattan.
At an “exclusive party” the college student was allegedly taken to a “separate room” away from the main party where she said the door was locked and she claims Combs assaulted her and her friend.
Diddy then “threatened to have them both killed” if they did not agree to his demands.
Another filing from an unnamed male says Combs committed aggravated sexual assault at a Macy’s department store stockroom in 2008.
The man claimed he was confronted by the rapper and two of his bodyguards who threatened to “kill” the victim as the songwriter allegedly performed a sex act on him.
Another unidentified man accused Combs of drugging and sodomizing him in a van outside of a White Party in 2006.
He claimed the Grammy winner “dismissed” his pleas for help by telling him he would “be alright.”
The latest civil lawsuits against Combs were all filed by lawyer Tony Buzbee, who announced earlier this month he is representing more than 120 alleged Combs victims.
Combs has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing since he was arrested on a federal indictment in September.
He is being held without bail after pleading not guilty.
