In the wake of Diddy’s arrest on September 16, 2024, a Texas lawyer named Tony Buzbee has initiated seven new lawsuits against the famed rapper. During an interview with Chris Cuomo on NewsNation on October 21, 2024, Arthur Aidala, who represents Harvey Weinstein, commented on these lawsuits, highlighting the use of a toll-free hotline for individuals wishing to report accusations.
Arthur Aidala expressed concern, stating:
“The presence of these hotline numbers is troubling to me. They were similarly used in my client’s case, Harvey Weinstein. Diddy’s legal team should consider if this might be merely a pursuit for financial gain.”
He drew parallels between Diddy’s situation and the allegations against Weinstein, where over 80 women accused the film mogul of various forms of sexual misconduct.
Notably, even though Weinstein’s conviction was annulled in April 2024, it was reported that new accusations were on the horizon in July 2024.
“The accusations in the filed lawsuits will speak for themselves”— Tony Buzbee addresses Diddy’s new legal battles
The latest lawsuits targeting Diddy were lodged in a New York federal court on October 20, 2024, citing the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act. Attorney Tony Buzbee informed NBC News that he intended to file seven lawsuits over the course of the evening of October 20, 2024. Detailing the allegations, Buzbee remarked:
“We will allow the allegations in the filed complaints to tell their own story, and we will strive to ensure justice is served. We anticipate submitting new cases weekly that name Mr. Combs and others as defendants, as we continue our evidence gathering and preparations.”
Among the allegations reported by NBC News, one particular case accuses Diddy and another unnamed male celebrity of raping a 13-year-old girl during an after-party for the 2000 VMAs.
Another lawsuit details an incident where the rapper allegedly exposed himself to a man and touched him inappropriately. A separate case reports that Diddy purportedly drugged an independent music artist at a gathering and raped her, with the victim later awakening in pain and discovering marks on her arms indicating she had been restrained.
The fourth lawsuit involves a personal trainer who claims to have been assaulted by Diddy at a 2022 party held at his residence in Hollywood Hills. Additionally, the fifth case centers on a woman who states she was drugged at a party in Diddy’s hotel suite, subsequently waking up in bed with the rapper while unclothed.
The sixth lawsuit relates to a man running a security service, who alleges that after being invited into a private area at a party, he was given a drink that caused nausea and dizziness, followed by an alleged sexual assault. Furthermore, the seventh lawsuit filed by Buzbee includes allegations from a 17-year-old aspiring musician who claims to have been assaulted at a party hosted by Diddy.
Following his arrest, Diddy faced indictment by a grand jury on serious charges including racketeering, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution purposes. He is currently incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn and has pleaded not guilty to all accusations.
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