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Sean “Diddy” Combs faces six new civil lawsuits, one of which involves an individual claiming to have been a minor when they were allegedly drugged and assaulted by the prominent music producer.
In a notable twist, these lawsuits, for the first time, reference other celebrities purportedly involved in the alleged assault, although they remain unnamed.
Among the plaintiffs, three are women and three are men, all represented as either Jane Doe or John Doe. Most of them allege they were drugged by Combs during the incidents.
One lawsuit highlights a Jane Doe who claims she was just 13 years old in 2000 when she was invited to an afterparty following the MTV Video Music Awards. After drinking, she reported feeling drowsy and sought a place to rest, only to encounter Combs and two unnamed celebrities.
The allegations escalate, with the unnamed male celebrity allegedly assaulting her while Combs and another female celebrity looked on.
As Combs awaits trial in May, he remains in custody, having pleaded not guilty to related federal charges. Meanwhile, his legal team seeks a court order to prevent potential witnesses from making public statements that could jeopardize the case.
Since November 2023, at least 25 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault against Combs have surfaced, with investigations still ongoing.
CNN’s Kara Scannell contributed to this reporting.
Vocabulary List:
- Allegation /ˌæl.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ (noun): A claim or assertion that someone has done something illegal or wrong.
- Plaintiff /ˈpleɪn.tɪf/ (noun): A person who brings a case against another in a court of law.
- Assault /əˈsɔːlt/ (noun): A physical attack or a threat of attack.
- Custody /ˈkʌs.tə.di/ (noun): The state of being held in jail or under detention.
- Investigation /ɪnˌvɛs.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ (noun): The action of investigating something or someone; formal or systematic examination.
- Celebrities /səˈlɛb.rɪ.tiz/ (noun): Famous people especially in entertainment or sports.
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