Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of sexual misconduct by 120 individuals, according to Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee.
Buzbee, who made the announcement at a press conference, said his firm is preparing to file lawsuits in New York and Los Angeles within the next month.
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The allegations include both male and female victims, with 25 minors among them. One victim claimed to have been just nine years old at the time of the alleged abuse. Buzbee stressed that such abuse should never happen anywhere and expressed concern for the victims, many of whom are still dealing with the emotional scars of the events.
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Combs, 54, is a powerful mogul in the hip-hop industry, having won three Grammy Awards and worked with numerous artists. He has denied the allegations through his lawyer, Erica Wolff, who labeled the claims as false and defamatory. Wolff added that Combs intends to clear his name in court, where she believes the truth will be established through evidence, not speculation.
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Buzbee revealed that over 3,280 individuals reached out to his firm, claiming they were victims of abuse by Combs. After investigating the claims, the firm chose to represent 120 of them. The abuse reportedly occurred at parties in New York, California, and Florida, where individuals were allegedly drugged and assaulted. Some victims were reportedly coerced with promises of stardom, particularly at industry-related auditions.
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In addition to representing the 120 individuals, Buzbee disclosed that some of his clients have spoken with the FBI. Most of the victims are from states such as California, New York, Georgia, and Florida. Buzbee also hinted that more names, including those of people who allegedly witnessed the abuse and did nothing, may come to light as investigations continue.
Last month, Combs was arrested in New York City after being indicted on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering conspiracy, and transportation to engage in prostitution. He pleaded not guilty to the charges. Buzbee, who has represented other high-profile cases like NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson, described the situation as the "biggest secret" in the entertainment industry finally being exposed, stating that the "wall of silence has now been broken."