Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another civil lawsuit. This time, from a man who alleges he was sexually assaulted by the music mogul when he was a minor. The lawsuit filed under the name John Doe claims the alleged incident occurred at a Hollywood Hills party in 2007.
Reportedly, Combs allegedly offered to discuss career opportunities with the aspiring actor. The latest filing adds to Diddy’s growing list of legal battles, while the artist has repeatedly denied allegations of sexual misconduct.
A man listed as John Doe is suing Sean Combs in a new lawsuit alleging sexual assault as a minor
According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the plaintiff claims he was already working as a child actor when he attended what was described as a networking event in Los Angeles.
In the lawsuit, John Doe alleges that he met Sean Combs at the gathering and was invited to a private area to discuss potential opportunities in the entertainment industry. Once alone, the plaintiff claims the encounter became inappropriate and ultimately escalated into sexual assault.
The lawsuit alleges that the plaintiff expressed discomfort during the interaction. After the encounter ended, Doe claims Combs told him he would keep him in mind for future opportunities before leaving the room.
The plaintiff says he left the party shortly afterwards and is now seeking unspecified damages. In addition to suing Combs, the lawsuit reportedly names other parties whom the plaintiff claims had a responsibility to protect him from harm while he was a minor.
Combs’ representatives have strongly denied the allegations. Speaking to TMZ, Combs spokesperson Juda Engelmayer called the claims “false and ridiculous.”
“The allegations from this so-called nameless child actor are false and ridiculous,” Engelmayer said. “He’s just another hater in a long list of people trying to get in on the money gravy train encouraged by personal injury lawyers.”
He continued, “Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone — and that includes any child. These allegations will be disproved like all the rest.”
The lawsuit remains a civil allegation, and no court has ruled on the claims. Representatives for the plaintiff have not publicly commented beyond the filing.
Originally reported by Vanshika Vasundhare Singh for Mandatory
