September 17th 2024.
On Monday evening, Sean 'Diddy' Combs found himself in a situation no one ever wants to be in - he was arrested. Known by many as Diddy, the 54-year-old rapper has been charged with sex trafficking and racketeering following a series of allegations brought against him.
In recent years, Combs has been under the microscope as a number of women have come forward with allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking. These accusations have been met with denial from Combs, who maintains his innocence. However, the recent arrest has brought even more attention to the ongoing investigation.
His lawyer, Marc Agnifilo, expressed disappointment with the arrest, calling it unjust and stating that Combs is an imperfect person, but not a criminal. Agnifilo also assured that Combs is fully cooperating with the investigation. He urged people to reserve judgment until all the facts are known, emphasizing that Combs is an innocent man who has nothing to hide. He concluded by saying that Combs looks forward to clearing his name in court.
The allegations against Combs include sexual assault, sex trafficking, and sexual harassment. In December of last year, Combs vehemently denied all accusations and spoke out against those looking for a quick payday by making false claims against him. He declared that he would fight for his name, his family, and the truth.
Unfortunately, this is not the first time Combs has faced such allegations. In fact, there is a long history of accusations against him dating back to the 1990s. Let's take a closer look at some of these claims and the timeline of events.
In 1990, Combs and R&B singer Aaron Hall were accused of taking turns raping 16-year-old Liza Gardner and her friend. Gardner filed a lawsuit in November of 2023, amending it a few months later to reveal that she was a minor at the time of the alleged incident. She claimed that the two men met them at an event at MCA Records' New York office, where they were given alcohol and then forcibly raped.
Combs has denied these allegations, calling them fabricated and motivated by financial gain. Hall, on the other hand, has not publicly addressed the lawsuit.
In 1991, Combs is accused of drugging and raping Joi Dickerson-Neal, a student at Syracuse University. Her attorneys claim that Combs recorded the rape and showed it to people in the music industry as a form of revenge porn. Although this alleged incident happened over 20 years ago, it was brought to light in November of 2022 due to the New York Survivors Act. This law allows adult survivors of sexual assault to pursue previously time-barred cases.
Combs has denied these allegations, dismissing them as a money grab.
In 1995 and 1996, Combs is accused of raping April Lampros, a former Fashion Institute of Technology student. Lampros claims that Combs plied her with alcohol before raping her in a hotel room. She also alleges that he forced her to perform oral sex on him in a car park after she refused his advances. When she continued to reject him, Combs allegedly grew angry and threatened her career. Lampros also claims that in 1996, Combs forced ecstasy down her throat and demanded that she have sex with his girlfriend while he watched before raping her again.
Lampros says she only became aware of a video of her having sex with Combs when her then-boyfriend told her about it. She states that the video was recorded without her knowledge and shown to multiple people. Combs has denied these accusations, calling them sickening and the work of people looking for a quick payday.
In 2000, Combs allegedly attempted to rape Lampros again. The two ran into each other at Rockefeller Centre, and she claims he violently grabbed her and tried to force himself onto her. Fortunately, she was able to fight him off.
In 2003, Combs and two other men are accused of raping an unnamed woman who was 17 at the time. She claims that she was given drugs and alcohol, rendering her unable to consent, before the men took turns raping her. Combs has denied these allegations and stands by his statement that he will fight for his name, his family, and the truth.
Also in 2003, Combs allegedly forced model Crystal McKinney to perform a sex act on him after promising her a career boost. McKinney says she met Combs at a Men's Fashion Week event and that he gave her laced weed before assaulting her in a bathroom. Combs has denied these claims.
In the face of these numerous accusations, Combs maintains his innocence and continues to deny all allegations against him. However, the ongoing investigation and recent arrest have brought even more attention to these claims. Only time will tell how this situation will unfold, but for now, Combs stands by his statement that he will fight for the truth.
On Monday evening, there was a major development in the ongoing legal saga surrounding rapper and businessman Sean Combs, also known as Diddy. The 54-year-old was arrested and charged with sex trafficking and racketeering, following multiple allegations made against him.
For years, Combs has been in the spotlight as numerous women have come forward with claims of sexual assault and sex trafficking. These allegations have been vehemently denied by Combs, who has been under investigation for some time now.
His attorney, Marc Agnifilo, spoke to TMZ about the recent arrest, expressing disappointment and calling it unjust. Agnifilo also stated that while Combs is not perfect, he is not a criminal and is fully cooperating with the investigation. The attorney urged people to reserve judgment until all the facts are revealed, assuring that Combs is innocent and looking forward to clearing his name in court.
This is not the first time that Combs has faced accusations of sexual misconduct. In December, he issued a statement denying all allegations and speaking out against those seeking to tarnish his reputation and legacy for financial gain. He made it clear that he will fight for his name, his family, and the truth.
To give some context, let's take a look at a timeline of the allegations made against Combs. The first incident dates back to the 1990s, when he and R&B singer Aaron Hall were accused of raping a 16-year-old girl named Liza Gardner. She later amended the lawsuit to reveal that she was a minor at the time, and claimed that the two men took turns assaulting her and a friend at an event at MCA Records' New York office. Combs has denied these allegations, stating that they are fabricated for financial gain.
In another incident from 1991, a woman named Joi Dickerson-Neal accused Combs of drugging and raping her while she was a student at Syracuse University. She also alleged that he recorded the assault and showed it to people in the music industry as a form of revenge porn. While Combs denied these allegations, they were brought to light over 20 years later due to the New York Survivors Act, which allows adult survivors of sexual assault to pursue previously time-barred cases.
In May of this year, former Fashion Institute of Technology student April Lampros filed a lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of sexual assault, battery, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. She claims that he plied her with alcohol at a bar in 1995 before raping her in a hotel room. Lampros also alleges that he forced her to perform oral sex on him in a car park and later raped her again after forcing ecstasy down her throat. She also claims that he recorded their sexual encounter without her knowledge and showed it to multiple people. Combs has denied all of these allegations.
In 2000, Combs allegedly attempted to rape Lampros again, but she was able to fight him off. In 2003, he was accused of raping a 17-year-old girl with two other men, who she claims took turns assaulting her after being given drugs and alcohol. Combs has strongly denied these accusations.
Most recently, in a lawsuit filed earlier this year, former model Crystal McKinney accused Combs of forcing her to perform a sex act on him in exchange for a career boost. She claims that he laced her weed with another drug and then assaulted her in a bathroom. Combs has once again denied these allegations.
With these multiple allegations spanning over decades, many have called out Combs and questioned his actions. However, he maintains his innocence and vows to continue fighting for the truth. The legal battle is far from over, and only time will tell what the outcome will be for Sean Combs.
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