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☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexually assaulting ‘Making the Band’ teen contestant and 10-year-old boy in new lawsuits
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-28 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

One John Doe states in his lawsuit that he auditioned for Combs in 2005 at a hotel in New York at age 10. According to the lawsuit, Combs then forced Doe to perform oral sex after he resisted. Doe lost consciousness and later woke up in tears with his pants undone and pain in his anus and buttocks, the lawsuit states. The following day, the complaint states, Combs and his bodyguard sexually assaulted Doe. The initial lawsuit, filed by his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, was settled the next day.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, –, Combs, John Doe, Doe, ” Doe, “ Combs, Plaintiff, “, we’ve, ” Combs, “ Mr, Tony Buzbee, Andrew Van Arsdale, Cassie Ventura, CNN’s Sarah Moon Organizations: CNN, MTV, Combs, Prosecutors Locations: New York

☆ Plaintiffs in 14 lawsuits call Diddy a rapist. These accusers can clinch or crash his criminal case.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-25 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

Plaintiffs in 14 lawsuits call Sean Combs a rapist, including eight who sued in the past two weeks. Defense lawyers have already signaled that this will be a line of attack against "Victim-1." Related stories"There's 30 million reasons" to doubt her credibility, Combs attorney Marc Agnifilo told a judge during bail arguments last month. In court papers relating to the criminal case, defense attorneys have used the words "false" and "outright absurd" in referring to the lawsuits' allegations. Experts said Combs' defense lawyers will try to impugn the financial motives of not only any plaintiffs who take the stand in May but also their lawyers.

Persons: Sean Combs, Combs, —, Sean, Diddy, Michael Farkas, Farkas, Cassandra, Cassie, Ventura, Douglas Wigdor, Marc Agnifilo, Stacey Richman, Jay, Lil Wayne, Richman, Jane Doe, Tony Buzbee, Michael Bachner, Bachner, Rodney, Rod, Jones, Tyrone Blackburn, Blackburn, Liza Gardner, Adria, Buzbee Organizations: Service, New, Defense, Buzbee, US, VMA, UMG, Motown Records, Universal Music Group, New York Locations: New York, Bronx, Manhattan, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Alabama, Houston, Brooklyn

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new sexual assault accusations. NBC News has obtained two new civil lawsuits filed Sunday in the Southern District of New York by Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee. Both suits, filed on behalf of unidentified men, allege Combs sexually assaulted them in 2022 in separate incidents. The latest civil suits come less than a week after Buzbee filed six other suits against the embattled music mogul. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process,” the statement said.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Tony Buzbee, Combs, Buzbee, ” Buzbee, “, ” Combs, “ Mr, Casandra Ventura, Dawn Richard, Danity Kane Organizations: NBC News, of, NBC, Metropolitan Detention Locations: Southern, of New York, Texas, Brooklyn, New York, New

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs named in at least 6 new lawsuits; other celebrities allegedly involved
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-21 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Six new civil lawsuits have been filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs, including one from an accuser who says they were a minor at the time they were allegedly drugged and assaulted by the music producer. Combs, joined by an unnamed male celebrity and an unnamed female celebrity, came into the bedroom where she was resting. The unnamed male celebrity proceeded to rape Doe, her lawsuit states, while Combs and the unnamed female celebrity watched. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process,” Combs’ attorneys said in the statement. Since November 2023, at least 25 civil lawsuits have been filed against Combs with allegations of sexual assault or misconduct.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, Jane Doe, John Doe, “, ” Combs, Doe, Tony Buzbee, Andrew Van Arsdale, Buzbee’s, “ Mr, Combs’s, Cassie Ventura, CNN’s Kara Scannell Organizations: CNN, MTV, New York Superior Court, Houston, Prosecutors Locations: New York City, New York, Los Angeles, Las Vegas

Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a motion Tuesday requesting that his accusers in a federal sex trafficking case be publicly identified so he can prepare a proper defense. Sean "Diddy" Combs and his defense lawyer Marc Agnifilo stand before U.S. Magistrate Judge Robyn Tarnofsky after prosecutors brought three criminal charges against him in federal court in Manhattan on Sept. 17. Yesterday alone, anonymous accusers filed an additional six lawsuits,” Tuesday's motion argues. Buzbee announced at an Oct. 1 news conference that he was representing accusers with allegations against Combs — under the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act. The lawsuits name Combs and his various businesses as defendants, and the accusers are seeking unspecified damages.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Arun Subramanian, Combs, Sean, Diddy, Marc Agnifilo, Robyn Tarnofsky, Jane Rosenberg, Casandra, Cassie, Ventura, “, Tony Buzbee, Buzbee, “ We’re, ” Buzbee, Subramanian Organizations: Combs ’, U.S . Department of Homeland Security, CNN, Buzbee, of, NBC News Locations: Manhattan, Los Angeles, Texas, Southern, of New York

☆ Civil suits against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs are mounting. This could be bad for his criminal case, experts say
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +7 min

Federal prosecutors have accused Combs of orchestrating a “criminal enterprise” through his business empire that engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping and decades of physical abuse against women, among other allegations. In the month since Combs was arrested, eight additional civil lawsuits have been filed against him with allegations of sexual assault. A source familiar with parts of the federal investigation said that new accusers and witnesses have met with federal agents since Combs’ arrest. Video Ad Feedback Federal prosecutors discuss the arrest of Sean "Diddy" Combs. Combs’ attorneys did not respond to specific allegations in the latest lawsuits, but denied the accusations, telling CNN that Combs maintains his innocence.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, “, Combs, Arun Subramanian, ”, didn’t, Jennie Wang VonCannon, ” Wang VonCannon, Crowell, Damian Williams, Emily Johnson, Sean, Diddy, Tony Buzbee, Cassie Ventura, Ventura, Buzbee, San, Andrew Van Arsdale, Mr, Frazer Harrison, Wang VonCannon, CNN’s Kara Scannell Organizations: CNN, US, Southern, of, Department of Homeland Security, Hamptons, Getty Locations: Brooklyn, Houston, San Diego

☆ What's next in Diddy sex-trafficking case: possible gun and drug charges, a gag order, and a bail decision
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-16 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +9 min

In the coming days, their efforts may yield a new indictment, a gag order, and a bail decision. Federal prosecutors have signaled they are looking at weapons and drug charges. Combs' indictment alleges he gave ecstasy, ketamine, GHB, and other so-called party drugs to his victims "to keep them obedient and compliant." Federal prosecutors say this is one of three AR-15 rifles with defaced serial numbers seized from Combs' residences in March. They have yet to file a response to Combs' bail appeal.

Persons: Sean Combs isn't, —, Sean, Diddy, Combs, Here's what's, Emily Anne Johnson, Johnson, Arun Subramanian, Marc Agnifilo, Agnifilo, Cassandra, Cassie, Ventura, preemptively Organizations: Service, Manhattan, US, Office, Southern District of New York, Southern District of New York Prosecutors, Bad Boy Records, Combs, Prosecutors, of Homeland Security, TMZ, Intercontinental, CNN Locations: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Miami ., Southern District, Los, Florida, Miami, LA

☆ Macy's accused in lawsuit of covering up 2008 sexual attack by Sean 'Diddy' Combs in Herald Square flagship store
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-15 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +6 min

One alleges Combs orally raped a worker for rival brand Ecko at the Macy's flagship store in 2008. The suit alleges Macy's covered up the attack due to a multimillion-dollar deal with Sean John. AdvertisementMacy's covered up a violent 2008 sexual attack by Sean "Diddy" Combs at its flagship Herald Square, Manhattan store to protect a "multi-million-dollar" deal with Combs' clothing brand, Sean John, a new lawsuit alleges. AdvertisementThe plaintiff said he worked for Ecko, a rival clothing company to Combs' Sean John brand that was also carried by Macy's. AdvertisementThe Sean John brand, founded in 1998, appears now to be defunct.

Persons: Combs, Macy's, Sean John, —, Sean, Diddy, John Doe, Sean Combs, Cassie Ventura, Terry Lundgren, Ilya S, Sean John Clothing, Ecko, Lundgren, WWD Organizations: Service, Herald, Ecko, Business, Curis, Macy's Locations: Manhattan, Ohio, Texas

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a series of new civil lawsuits filed in federal court Monday. The incidents alleged in the complaints span from 1995 to 2021 and include allegations of sexual assault and rape. The lawsuits, filed Monday, name Combs and his various businesses as defendants and the accusers are seeking unspecified damages. In a filing ahead of last week’s hearing, attorneys for Combs filed a bail appeal in New York’s federal appeals court. In a statement at the time of the settlement, Combs denied all of the allegations.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Tony Buzbee —, Combs, Buzbee, “ We’re, ” Buzbee, “, Sean Combs, ”, Cassandra, Cassie ” Venture, Ventura, Dawn Richard, Danity Kane Organizations: NBC News, of, NBC, of New, Metropolitan Detention, CNN, Ventura Locations: Southern, of New York, Manhattan, Texas, York, Brooklyn, New York, New, Los Angeles

☆ Diddy hit with a fresh set of sex assault allegations as a new wave of lawsuits kicks off
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-14 | by ( Madeline Berg | Natalie Musumeci | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of sexual assault in new lawsuits. Combs already faces a dozen lawsuits, as well as federal sex trafficking charges. AdvertisementSean "Diddy" Combs has been accused of rape, molesting a teenage boy, and sexual assault in six new lawsuits filed against the embattled hip-hop music mogul. The rapper and entrepreneur has vehemently denied the charges and any claims accusing him of sexual assault or misconduct. Following Ventura's lawsuit, other women came forward, accusing Combs in additional lawsuits of a slew of actions, including drugging and rape.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, —, Tony Buzbee, Buzbee, Cassandra Ventura, Prosecutors, Sam Bankman, who's, didn't Organizations: Service, Department of Homeland Security, Business Locations: Manhattan, . Texas, California, Los Angeles, Miami, Brooklyn

Sean "Diddy" Combs is expected to appear Thursday afternoon before the federal judge in New York assigned to oversee his trial, which the embattled hip-hop mogul’s lawyers would like to begin next spring. Deadlines may be set for various issues related to the trial of Combs, 54, who pleaded not guilty last month to charges of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution. A lawyer said Combs “vehemently denies” claims related to that case. Another lawyer for Combs, Marc Agnifilo, has similarly denied the criminal allegations against him. However, they told Judge Arun Subramanian there is “voluminous” evidence in the case, including “several terabytes of electronic material,” which they’ve begun to turn over to the defense.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, ” Erica Wolff, “, Casandra ‘ Cassie ’ Ventura, Combs “, ”, Marc Agnifilo, “ He’s, ” Agnifilo, Arun Subramanian, they’ve Organizations: Bad Boy Records, ”, ” Prosecutors Locations: New York, Brooklyn, New York City

☆ Judge to gag Diddy lawyers and feds after courtroom argument about 'racist prosecution'
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Jacob Shamsian | Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +8 min

A judge said he'd impose a gag order on the lawyers in Sean "Diddy" Combs' sex-trafficking case. AdvertisementThe judge overseeing Sean "Diddy" Combs' criminal sex-trafficking case said he plans to impose a gag order on its lawyers after a heated courtroom argument over a defense attorney's remarks that the prosecution is "racist." Advertisement"Our investigation is very much ongoing, and there is a possibility that there could be a superseding indictment that could affect the length of the trial," Johnson said. Ahead of trial, Combs has been incarcerated in the Metropolitan Detention Center, a notorious federal jail in Brooklyn. Advertisement"That material is important for our case," Johnson said.

Persons: he'd, Sean, Diddy, Combs, they're, —, Arun Subramanian, Marc Agnifilo's, Emily Johnson, Johnson, Agnifilo, baselessly, Damian Williams, Subramanian, he'll, Cassandra Ventura, Ventura, Alexandra Shapiro, Sam Bankman, Anthony Ricco, Anna Estevao, Gloria Allred, Thalia Graves, Allred, Emily Anne Johnson, haven't Organizations: feds, Service, TMZ, Southern, of, Prosecutors, Metropolitan Detention Locations: Manhattan, of New York, Brooklyn, Los Angeles, Combs ' Manhattan, Miami, Florida

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs spending his time in jail preparing for his case and visiting family, source says
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | Kara Scannell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Sean “Diddy” Combs has spent his three weeks in jail speaking with his defense attorneys, preparing for his case and receiving visiting from his family, a source close to the music producer told CNN. In a letter to Judge Arun Subramanian, Combs’ attorneys said on Wednesday that they intend to request a trial date in April or May 2025. Following the release of the video, Combs apologized. The motion filed by Combs’ attorneys also alleges that authorities alerted the media about the searches in March of his homes in Los Angeles and Miami. Combs’ attorneys said they want the judge to order the government to immediately produce the materials seized over six months ago.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, “, Combs, He’s, Arun Subramanian, Cassie Ventura, Ventura, ” Combs, HSI, Subramanian, Biden, Andrew Carter, Carter, Obama, ” Organizations: CNN, Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, Prosecutors, of New, Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, HSI New, US, Southern, of, DHS Locations: Brooklyn’s, Southern, of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, HSI New York

☆ Diddy accuses federal officials of leaking material in his sex-trafficking case
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-10 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Lawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs condemned government "leaks" relating to his sex-trafficking case. He seeks "a hearing and other remedies" from what he calls prejudicial leaks by DHS agents. Combs attorneys Marc Agnifilo and Teny Geragos made the allegations in the filing to the federal judge in Manhattan now assigned to the case. Agents deployed "military-style armored vehicles, with scores of heavily armed agents in full combat gear," according to the Combs filing. Wednesday's letter also alerts the judge that the parties intend to discuss on Thursday what federal prosecutors called the "voluminous" evidence in the case.

Persons: Sean, Diddy, Combs, —, Marc Agnifilo, Teny Geragos, Mr, Cassie Ventura, Donald Trump's Manhattan, Barron's, Trump, Mitzi Steiner, Steiner, Arun Subramanian, Subramanian, Prosecutors Organizations: DHS, Service, Miami, Department of Homeland Security, Security, Department of Justice's, DOJ, US Attorney's, US, Homeland Security Investigations, New York Post, LA, CNN, Intercontinental Hotel, Office, Ventura Locations: Manhattan, Los Angeles, Miami, Donbas, Brooklyn

☆ Diddy files bail appeal, saying he's no Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, or Keith Raniere
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Laura Italiano | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

Lawyers for Sean Combs filed his bail appeal on Tuesday night. AdvertisementLawyers for Sean "Diddy" Combs filed his bail appeal on Tuesday night — citing Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, and NXIVM cult leader Keith Raniere as examples of sex offenders whose denials of bail were clearly explained and justified, unlike his own. In US v Epstein, US v Maxwell, and US v Raniere, "the detention orders were supported by detailed factual findings and explicit weighing of the 3142(g) factors," the appeal read. Related stories"Mr. Combs believes the evidence will show that to the extent such activities occurred, all individuals who participated were adults voluntarily engaged in consensual sex," Combs lawyers wrote Tuesday. Prosecutors will reply to Combs' appeal before a decision is made.

Persons: Sean Combs, Combs, —, Sean, Diddy, Jeffrey Epstein, Ghislaine Maxwell, Keith Raniere, Epstein, Maxwell, Raniere, Cassie Ventura, Ventura, Alexandra A, Shapiro, Arun Subramanian Organizations: Service, of Appeals, Second Circuit, Maxwell, CNN, Prosecutors Locations: Brooklyn, Manhattan, Epstein, California, New York, Miami

☆ Sean Combs' once-lucrative business empire is drying up. Here's where it stands.
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Madeline Berg | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +3 min

Sean Combs was once one of the world's top-earning entertainers and had diverse income streams. AdvertisementNot too long ago, Sean Combs was one of the top-earning people in the music industry. The business empire of Combs, which was once valued as high as $820 million, per Forbes, has crumbled. Advertisement"There are so many lost opportunities," Clayton Durant, adjunct music business professor at Long Island University's Roc Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, told Business Insider. Here's where Combs' business stands now.

Persons: Sean Combs, —, who's, Diddy, Sean John, Cassandra Ventura, Combs, He's, Clayton Durant, Anthony Martini, Here's Organizations: Diddy, Service, Diageo, Bad, Forbes, Nation School of Music, Sports & Entertainment, Miami's, LA Locations: Long, Los Angeles

☆ Attorneys for Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allege leaks to media are impeding a ‘fair trial’
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-09 | by ( Kara Scannell | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +2 min

New York CNN —Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a motion late Wednesday accusing the government of leaking a video of the hip-hop mogul beating his former girlfriend and other evidence to the media, asking a judge to potentially bar the footage from a trial. The motion filed by Combs’ attorneys also alleges that authorities alerted the media about the searches in March of his homes in Los Angeles and Miami. His attorneys claim the alleged leaks make it hard for Combs to get a fair trial. Spokespersons for HSI New York and the US attorney’s office for the Southern District of New York declined to comment. Following the release of the video, Combs apologized.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, Cassie Ventura, ” Combs, HSI, Ventura, CNN’s Lisa Respers Organizations: New, New York CNN, of New, CNN, Department of Homeland Security, Homeland Security Investigations, HSI New, US, Southern, of, DHS Locations: New York, Southern, of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, HSI New York, CNN’s Lisa Respers France

☆ Sean Combs’ mother says she’s ‘devastated and profoundly saddened’ by allegations against him
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-07 | by ( Lisa Respers France | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

CNN —Janice Small Combs is defending her superstar son, Sean “Diddy” Combs. Combs is also facing multiple civil lawsuits accusing him of a range of sexual misconduct and other illegal activity. Janice Combs released a statement on Sunday through her attorney, which was shared on social media. “I come to you today as a mother that is devastated and profoundly saddened by the allegations made against my son, Sean Combs,” her statement began. Janice Combs also addressed a surveillance video obtained by CNN that showed Sean Combs assaulting his then-girlfriend, singer Cassie Ventura, in 2016 in a Los Angeles hotel.

Persons: Janice Small Combs, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Combs, Janice Combs, Sean Combs, ”, “, he’s, ” Sean Combs, drugging, Cassie Ventura, Ventura, I’m, ” Combs, Tony Buzbee Organizations: CNN, of, AVA Locations: Southern, of New York, Los Angeles, Houston

Amazon has removed from its site a memoir that alleges that hip-hop mogul Sean Combs physically abused his longtime girlfriend Kim Porter, whose untimely death in 2018 at age 47 has been the source of conspiracies. “We were made aware of a dispute regarding this title and have notified the publisher,” an Amazon spokesperson said in a statement. “The book is not currently available for sale in our store.”The book was removed from the online store Tuesday. Kim Porter and Sean 'Diddy' Combs in Universal City, Calif., in 2003. Kim Porter and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, in Apple Valley, Calif., in 1996.

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There is no evidence to suggest the fire was intentionally set, Maui Fire and Public Safety Chief Bradford Ventura said. The Lahaina fire was one of three wildfires that ignited on Maui that day; the report did not address the two other, less-destructive fires. Since last year, thousands of residents have sued Hawaiian Electric, Maui County and the state of Hawaii over the fire. The utility has acknowledged that one of its downed power lines ignited a blaze early that morning off Lahainaluna Road in the hills above Lahaina. Maui County announced a few hours later that firefighters had fully contained it.

Persons: Bradford Ventura, Jeffrey Giesea, “, Giesea, Jonathan Blais, Josh Green Organizations: Maui Fire Department, U.S . Bureau, Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, Explosives, Investigators, Maui Fire, Public Safety, ”, Hawaiian Electric, Hawaiian, Electric Co, Hawaii Gov, Associated Press Locations: Maui, Hawaii, Lahaina, Seattle, Maui County

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing dozens of new allegations of sexual assault in a series of civil lawsuits set to be filed. At a press conference held on Tuesday, Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee said he is representing 120 accusers with allegations against the entertainment mogul that occurred over 20 years. Sean Combs at the 2018 Vanity Fair Oscar Party in Beverly Hills, Calif. John Shearer / Getty Images file“Many powerful people ... many dirty secrets,” the lawyer said of the allegations. Combs’ legal issues have been mounting since his ex-girlfriend, Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura, filed an explosive civil suit against him last year, accusing him of assault and sex trafficking over the course of their relationship. Several months later, surveillance video showing Combs brutally beating Ventura in the hallway of a Los Angeles hotel leaked, and the mogul apologized for his actions.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Tony Buzbee, “, ” Buzbee, Sean Combs, John Shearer, ”, Buzbee, he’s, Combs, Alexandra Shapiro, Teny Geragos, Marc Agnifilo, Deshaun Watson, Travis Scott, Cassandra “ Cassie ” Ventura, Dawn Richard, Danity Kane Organizations: NBC News, Metropolitan Detention, of, BP, NFL, Ventura Locations: , Texas, Beverly Hills, Calif, New York , California, Georgia, Florida, Brooklyn , New York, Southern, of New York, Gulf of Mexico, Ventura, Los Angeles, New York City

☆ Patagonia lays off staff and launches a 'business transformation' to set it up for the next 50 years
▼ + stars: | 2024-10-01 | by ( Polly Thompson | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Patagonia laid off 41 members of staff on Monday as part of a major business transformation. AdvertisementPatagonia laid off 41 members of staff on Monday and announced a major business transformation aimed at preparing the company for the next 50 years. The CEO told staff that the layoffs were "a sad and difficult decision" but were part of the company's transformation for the "next chapter." New roles are being created, some are being eliminated and many are evolving," Gellert told staff in the internal email. Gellert told staff to expect more details over the coming days, weeks, and months.

Persons: Ryan Gellert, —, Gellert, Diego Donamaria, Yvon Chouinard, Chouinard, Campbell Brewer, Vincent Stanley, Stanley Organizations: Service, BI, Walmart Locations: Patagonia, Ventura, Reno

☆ 50 Cent sets Diddy abuse allegations docuseries at Netflix: ‘It’s a complex narrative spanning decades’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Https | Media-Cldnry.S-Nbcnews.Com Image Upload Newscms Variety-Live-Blog-Byline-Image.Png | ) www.nbcnews.com time to read: +4 min

Netflix is producing a docuseries from Curtis “50 Cent” Jackson about charges of sex trafficking and racketeering as well as sexual assault and violent abuse allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs. It is a complex narrative spanning decades, not just the headlines or clips seen so far,” 50 Cent and Stapleton said in an exclusive statement to Variety. While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs’ story is not the full story of hip-hop and its culture. At the time, 50 Cent shared a clip on X that showed Bad Boy Records rapper Mark Curry alleging that Combs would spike bottles of champagne at his parties before women drank from them. Proceeds from the documentary, the rapper-producer said, will be used to support sexual assault victims.

Persons: Curtis “, Jackson, Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, Alexandria Stapleton, Stapleton, Sean Combs, Cent, Combs, Cassie Ventura, Mark Curry, Rodney “, Rod ” Jones, Jones, Grace O’Marcaigh, Christian, King ” Combs, Crystal McKinney, Kane, Dawn Richard, Cassie, ” Combs, ”, “ Organizations: Netflix, Stapleton, Texas Crew, Bad Boy Records, CNN, “, Homeland Security, Hollywood Locations: New York, Los Angeles, Miami

☆ Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs wants to testify at his trial, lawyer says: ‘I don’t know that I can keep him off the stand’
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Elizabeth Wagmeister | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +4 min

CNN —Sean “Diddy” Combs wants to testify at his criminal trial for charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, according to his attorney. He is very eager to tell his story,” the embattled rap mogul’s attorney Marc Agnifilo said in an interview for a new TMZ documentary. When contacted by CNN, a representative for Combs declined to elaborate on Agnifilo’s comments or say whether Combs will, in fact, take the stand. Asked by TMZ about video of Combs, Agnifilo said that if Combs testifies, he would explain his actions in the video. And I’m not really sure what the baby oil has to do with anything,” Agnifilo said in his interview with TMZ.

Persons: Sean “ Diddy ” Combs, “, Marc Agnifilo, Combs, Cassie Ventura, Agnifilo, ” Agnifilo, Combs “, ”, Agnifilio, Kaitlan Collins, ” Combs, R, Kelly, “ Pharma Bro ” Martin Shkreli, Ghislaine Maxwell, Sam Bankman, Juan Orlando Hernandez Organizations: CNN, TMZ, Prosecutors, ” Prosecutors, Southern, of, Costco, Metropolitan Detention, “ Pharma, MDC Locations: Los Angeles, of New York, New York, Honduras

☆ What we know about the 50 Cent documentary on the sexual assault allegations against Sean 'Diddy' Combs
▼ + stars: | 2024-09-26 | by ( Eammon Jacobs | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

Read preview50 Cent is developing a documentary for Netflix about the sexual assault allegations against Sean "Diddy" Combs. 50 Cent and the director said they wanted to give 'voice to the voiceless'50 Cent is working on a documentary about Sean "Diddy" Combs. "While the allegations are disturbing, we urge all to remember that Sean Combs' story is not the full story of hip-hop and its culture. On March 25, 50 Cent tweeted: "Now it's not Diddy do it, it's Diddy done." GLG🚦GreenLightGang you know the vibes • https://t.co/jnbpt4Vpb3 pic.twitter.com/2lGlCsyykc — 50cent (@50cent) March 26, 2024

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