Sean Diddy Combs Hit With Two New Sexual Assault Lawsuits Following Cassie Settlement
Sean "Diddy" Combs faces two new sexual assault lawsuits following his recent settlement with ex-partner Cassie. The allegations span incidents from the early 1990s, filed just before the New York Adult Survivors Act deadline.
Diddy speaking at business event
First Lawsuit:
- Filed by Joi Dickerson-Neal
- Alleges Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her in 1991
- Claims he filmed and shared the assault as revenge porn
- Led to her hospitalization for depression
Second Lawsuit:
- Filed by Jane Doe
- Alleges both Combs and singer Aaron Hall sexually assaulted her and a friend in 1990/91
- Claims occurred after an MCA Records event in New York
- Includes allegations of subsequent physical assault by Combs
Combs' Response:
- Representatives deny all allegations
- Call claims "fabricated" and "a money grab"
- State Combs is "an easy target for anonymous accusers"
Context:
- Lawsuits filed under New York's Adult Survivors Act
- Act provided one-year window for filing historical sexual assault claims
- Multiple celebrities faced similar lawsuits before the Act's expiration
- Follows Combs' recent settlement with Cassie Ventura
Legal Implications:
- Lawsuit names multiple defendants including MCA Music Entertainment and Geffen Records
- Combs' previous settlement with Cassie was not an admission of guilt
- Cases highlight ongoing issues of sexual assault in the entertainment industry
Diddy with legal team at court
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