Kaylah Walton
Sean “Diddy” Combs is currently entangled in a series of serious legal challenges, facing over twenty sexual assault lawsuits in both New York and California. As these issues grow, many of his associates and collaborators are starting to distance themselves from him, reminiscent of the fallout surrounding financier Jeffrey Epstein.
Attorney Lisa Bloom, representing Dawn Richard, a former member of Danity Kane, commented on the parallels to Epstein’s situation. Having previously supported numerous victims in the Epstein scandal, Bloom asserted that several individuals around Combs facilitated his alleged wrongdoings, and she has named these people in the ongoing lawsuit. Richard’s case, initiated in September, includes claims of sexual assault, contract violations, false imprisonment, forced labor, and battery.
Diddy, age 55, is also facing charges related to sex trafficking and racketeering in Brooklyn. Unlike Epstein, who was implicated in trafficking minors, Combs has not been charged with offenses involving children. He has denied all allegations, and his legal team asserts his innocence. Combs has been listed in civil lawsuits that allege sexual misconduct involving minors, but no criminal proceedings have been initiated over these claims.
Lawsuit Filed by Dawn Richard
Richard’s lawsuit claims that Combs groped her and made unwanted sexual overtures while she worked for him. She also states that she faced threats, intimidation, and confinement. In 2010, she recounts an incident where she was supposedly locked inside a Bentley for two hours after Combs allegedly threatened her. This incident left her terrified, feeling trapped in a dark, cold vehicle and fearing for her safety.
The legal action is not only directed at Combs personally but also includes several of his companies such as Bad Boy Entertainment, Love Records, Sean Combs Music, Inc., and Janice Combs Publishing Holdings. Initially, major companies like Sony Songs and Universal Music Group were named as co-defendants but have since been removed from the case.
Bloom emphasized that those who ignored the misconduct must also face consequences.
“If they funded him and were aware of the situation, they should be held responsible,” she said, indicating that the case will persist despite efforts to distance from Combs.
