October 1st 2024.
On Tuesday, a lawyer made an announcement that he was now representing 120 individuals who have come forward with sexual misconduct allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs, the well-known hip-hop mogul who is currently facing trial for sex trafficking charges. This lawyer, Tony Buzbee, stated that he anticipates lawsuits to be filed within the next month, with the majority being filed in New York and Los Angeles. Buzbee shared that the victims are a mix of 60 males and 60 females, with 25 of them being minors at the time of the alleged misconduct.
According to Buzbee, one individual claimed to have been only 9 years old when the abuse took place. The allegations cover a span of time from 1991 up to this year. Buzbee strongly expressed his disapproval of such heinous acts, stating that they should never occur in the United States or anywhere else. He also added that this kind of behavior should not have been allowed to continue for so long, as it has caused immense harm and trauma to those involved.
In response to the news of these accusations coming out of Texas, Combs' attorney, Erica Wolff, released a statement saying that her client cannot address every single baseless accusation amidst the chaos of the media circus. She also made it clear that Combs strongly denies any claims of sexual abuse, including those involving minors. Wolff added that Combs is looking forward to clearing his name and proving his innocence in court, where evidence will be the determining factor, not mere speculation.
Buzbee revealed that his firm has received over 3,280 claims from individuals alleging that they were victimized by Combs. After thoroughly examining these allegations, they have decided to represent 120 of these individuals, with more cases still under review. Buzbee also shared that some of his clients have already spoken to the FBI about their experiences.
The individuals represented by Buzbee's firm come from more than 25 states, with a majority hailing from California, New York, Georgia, and Florida. Buzbee stated that most of the abuse occurred at parties held in New York, California, and Florida, where victims were given drinks laced with drugs without their knowledge. He also mentioned that some of the misconduct took place during auditions, where young aspiring artists were coerced into compromising situations with promises of stardom.
Combs, who is 54 years old, has been in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since pleading not guilty to federal charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking on September 17th. These charges allege that he used his power and influence to coerce female victims into engaging in sexual activities with male sex workers in events known as "Freak Offs." Other individuals have also filed lawsuits against Combs, accusing him of sexual assault.
Combs' attorney maintains his innocence and has stated that they will fight to clear his name. With a successful career in the music industry, having won three Grammy awards and worked with renowned artists such as Notorious B.I.G. and Mary J. Blige, Combs is a well-known figure in the hip-hop community. He has also founded successful businesses such as Bad Boy Records, Sean John fashion line, a vodka brand, and the Revolt TV network, which he sold off earlier this year.
Buzbee is no stranger to high-profile cases, having represented women who have accused NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault and misconduct. The allegations against Combs have once again brought the issue of sexual misconduct to the forefront, and it is essential that justice is served for all those who have suffered.
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