Diddy Combs faces a new lawsuit for sexual abuse from a photographer

Sean "Diddy" Combs, the renowned founder of Bad Boy Records, is once again in the eye of the storm, facing a growing accumulation of legal accusations. This time, a Hollywood photographer filed a lawsuit for sexual assault, alleging that the music mogul subjected him to an act of abuse while working on a high-profile commercial. The lawsuit, obtained by various media outlets, details an encounter that, according to the photographer, unfolded in a coercive and intimidating manner.

The photographer, who claims he was invited to a trailer by Diddy under the premise that he could advance his career, recounts how the encounter quickly turned into a situation of abuse. According to the lawsuit, the accused began making sexual advances and requested oral sex, even going so far as to unbuckle his pants and make direct threats regarding the plaintiff's professional future. According to the testimony, Diddy promised him that his career would take off if he complied with that request.

Accusations of coercion and threats on set

The photographer claims that, under the threat of losing his job and future in the industry, he was forced to obey Diddy's orders. After the act, the photographer claims he was expelled from the trailer, without receiving further contact from Combs. The lawsuit highlights the emotional and psychological trauma that this alleged abuse left on the plaintiff, who claims to have suffered lasting consequences since the event, which occurred in 2022 or 2023.

Diddy's legal team's response

Diddy's legal team replied emphatically to the accusations, denying any inappropriate conduct or crime by their client. In an official statement, they assert that Mr. Combs has never assaulted or sexually trafficked anyone, whether male or female, and that the claims made are unfounded. Additionally, the team emphasizes that the judicial process will allow the truth to be clarified, trusting that Diddy will prevail in court. According to his lawyer, in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit, this type of accusation will not affect his client's integrity.

Despite the categorical responses from his defense, the accusations continue to mount and the case promises to keep gaining media attention, as the legal implications of this new scandal are solved. The situation hints at an accumulation of legal cases against Combs, with a view to being clarified in court next May.