Sean "Diddy" Combs, one of Hip-Hop's if not the most potent mogul, is on the receiving end of another lawsuit, and this time, Hollywood photographer Rebecca Briscoe is accusing the Bad Boy impresario of sexual battery. The allegations are from an alleged accident during a commercial shoot in 2022 or 2023.
The unnamed photographer, described as a heterosexual male individual in court papers, alleges Diddy lured him into a locked trailer under the guise of discussing professional career opportunities. After the photographer was invited into the studio, he claims the conversation turned shocking when Diddy allegedly unbuttoned his pants and made sexually explicit advances.
The lawsuit describes an alarming encounter, which included an alleged comment from Diddy: "If you suck right, I'll make your career pop." The accuser says he was under a lot of pressure to go along, out of fear for his safety but also for his career in the industry.
Perhaps the most disturbing detail in the lawsuit is the photographer's allegation that Diddy made him keep his semen in his mouth "like a squirrel" after coming. The accuser claims the traumatic experience left him in such severe emotional distress that he continues to struggle psychologically to this day.
When the news broke, Diddy's lawyers rebelled against the accusations, denying wrongdoing.
"No number of lawsuits will change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone man, woman, adult or minor and that the accusers are only seeking to embellish their claims with allegations of money damages," Mr. Combs's lawyers said in an official statement.
The legal team also stressed confidence in the judicial system, saying, "We live in a world where anyone can bring a lawsuit for anything. "Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to uncover the truth, and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail in court."
The allegations follow a turbulent time for Diddy, who faces federal charges related to the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act, as well as sex trafficking and transportation for prostitution charges. The accusations are part of a sweeping government investigation and contribute to the music mogul's growing legal woes.
A federal judge in New York has set a date for his trial to start on May 5, 2025, which is expected to last about a month. This latest lawsuit adds to Combs's colossal controversy, with the high-profile case attracting wall-to-wall media coverage.
Though the latest allegations haven't drawn a massive outcry from the Hip-Hop community, the case has refocused attention on abuse of power in the entertainment industry. As more people come forward with allegations against influential people, the wider industry struggles with issues of accountability and justice.
Now, Diddy insists he's innocent, but the court case is heating up, and the next few months could be pivotal for his career.
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