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Diddy: New allegations rapper assaulted minor in nightclub | |
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New allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs have surfaced, with a man accusing the imprisoned rapper of drugging and raping him in a New York nightclub in 2012. | New allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs have surfaced, with a man accusing the imprisoned rapper of drugging and raping him in a New York nightclub in 2012. |
According to a court filing, the man who was 17 at the time, paid a bouncer to enter the club and was invited to Combs' private table, where he was given multiple shots of vodka. | According to a court filing, the man who was 17 at the time, paid a bouncer to enter the club and was invited to Combs' private table, where he was given multiple shots of vodka. |
The plaintiff claims that after consuming the drinks, he "began to become hazy and disoriented" and felt himself "losing consciousness and control of his body". | The plaintiff claims that after consuming the drinks, he "began to become hazy and disoriented" and felt himself "losing consciousness and control of his body". |
Combs has consistently denied the allegations made against him in a number of civil lawsuits, and has previously labelled them "sickening". The BBC has sought response from his team on the new allegations. | Combs has consistently denied the allegations made against him in a number of civil lawsuits, and has previously labelled them "sickening". The BBC has sought response from his team on the new allegations. |
Referred to in court documents as John Doe, the plaintiff alleges he was led to a back room at the SoHo club where people were using drugs and engaging with escorts. | Referred to in court documents as John Doe, the plaintiff alleges he was led to a back room at the SoHo club where people were using drugs and engaging with escorts. |
He said he realised the drinks he was given were spiked and "impacting his faculties". | He said he realised the drinks he was given were spiked and "impacting his faculties". |
In his statement, the plaintiff says he came in and out of consciousness and while he was aware of what was happening, he could not stop it. | In his statement, the plaintiff says he came in and out of consciousness and while he was aware of what was happening, he could not stop it. |
The statement alleges the "defenceless" plaintiff was raped by Combs in the back room of the nightclub. | The statement alleges the "defenceless" plaintiff was raped by Combs in the back room of the nightclub. |
In a statement to the BBC in response to separate federal criminal charges, Combs' lawyer said: "In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone - man or woman, adult or minor." | In a statement to the BBC in response to separate federal criminal charges, Combs' lawyer said: "In court, the truth will prevail: that Mr Combs never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone - man or woman, adult or minor." |
The new allegations come as another rapper, Kanye West, urged President Donald Trump to grant a pardon to Combs before his upcoming trial. | The new allegations come as another rapper, Kanye West, urged President Donald Trump to grant a pardon to Combs before his upcoming trial. |
The 24-time Grammy winner voiced his support on X, posting a direct plea to Trump: "FREE PUFF," West wrote, followed by another post tagging the president: "@realDonaldTrump PLEASE FREE MY BROTHER PUFF." | The 24-time Grammy winner voiced his support on X, posting a direct plea to Trump: "FREE PUFF," West wrote, followed by another post tagging the president: "@realDonaldTrump PLEASE FREE MY BROTHER PUFF." |
In early February, a lawyer representing accusers said there were plans to file more than 10 additional civil suits against Combs. | In early February, a lawyer representing accusers said there were plans to file more than 10 additional civil suits against Combs. |
Combs is currently facing more than 30 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and misconduct. | Combs is currently facing more than 30 civil lawsuits alleging sexual assault and misconduct. |
He has been held in a New York jail awaiting a federal criminal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering. | He has been held in a New York jail awaiting a federal criminal trial on sex trafficking and racketeering. |
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