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Diddy’s Lawyer Issues Statement Following New Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Diddy has spent the last few months warding off sexual assault lawsuits from alleged victims. He has denied all of the allegations that have been leveled at him, and continued to do so on December 20. The Bad Boy mogul was sued over an alleged assault that took place in 2006. Diddy’s legal team has made it very clear that his client is innocent. Lawyer Marc Agnifilo issued a statement within hours of the lawsuit being made public. He believes Diddy is being unfairly targeted by the accuser.

The accuser in question, LaTroya Grayson, claims she won a radio contest to spend the day with Diddy. She claims that she was drugged and raped by the mogul during said day. Grayson added that she was 23 years old at the time the alleged assault took place. Diddy’s legal team does not believe Grayson’s account for a second, however. Agnifilo issued a collective statement asserting his client’s innocence. “Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone or engaged in sex trafficking,” he stated. “Grayson admits she has no memory of the events alleged in her complaint, does not know who was supposedly involved, and has never spoken to Mr. Combs.”

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Diddy’s legal team went on to posit that LaTroya Grayson’s allegations are “fiction,” much in the way that they have posed his other allegations. “Her allegations against him are pure fiction,” they explained. “As we’ve said before, Mr. Combs cannot respond to every baseless lawsuit and lawyer-driven money grab.” Agnifilo then included an assertion they have tacked on to several of Diddy’s denial statements. “He has faith in the judicial process,” he added. “In which fact will be separated from opportunistic fabrications like these.”

Diddy has continued to make headlines for all the wrong reasons in 2024. The Bad Boy founder’s thin appearance became a talking point on December 18. Law & Crime Network claimed that he appeared significantly thinner in court. It was later determined to be a result of Diddy refusing prison meals on a regular basis. “Maybe being locked up in detention is starting to wear on him,” the outlet reported. “He appeared grayer a little bit, too.” Diddy’s trial is due to begin on May 5, 2025.

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Diddy Sued Yet Again For Alleged Sexual Assault By Radio Contest Winner’s Sister

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Diddy now faces yet another sexual assault lawsuit, this time from an Oklahoma woman named LaToya Grayson who sued him, Bad Boy, and other companies for an alleged drugging and sexual assault in 2006. However, it’s important to note first that the alleged victim does not have a recollection of the alleged assault in question. Still, Grayson also included pictures in her filing that lend credence to her narrative. Per the lawsuit, in 2006, the alleged victim’s sibling won a KJAMZ radio contest (a local Oklahoma station) that covered flights to New York City and hotel accommodations for them and a guest. Most importantly, they won two tickets to Sean Combs’ White Party.

Furthermore, the woman suing Diddy included pictures of the alleged White Party invite and her and her sibling’s Delta airline tickets for New York City in her lawsuit. The tickets were for an October 16 flight to NYC and an October 17 flight back to Tulsa. Also, Grayson included a picture of a Roger Smith Hotel bill, which is in Manhattan, allegedly paid for by Atlantic Records.

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Diddy At An Inter Miami CF Game

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Jul 25, 2023; Fort Lauderdale, FL, USA; Recording artist Sean Combs attends the game between the Atlanta United and the Inter Miami CF at DRV PNK Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-USA TODAY Sports via Imagn Images

Grayson alleges that she and her sibling went to Diddy’s party but were separated, with Grayson going in and her sibling staying out. During the shindig, the plaintiff claims that she took pictures with many celebrities, which she allegedly included in the lawsuit as well. But when Grayson began to feel sick after two drinks, she headed to the restroom. Then, she claims that she cannot remember the rest of the night at all and woke up in Saint Vincent’s Medical Center with no underwear, a ripped shirt, and almost none of the money she had.

With this in mind, Grayson cannot say for sure who allegedly sexually assaulted her, but she seeks to hold Diddy and other companies accountable for her experience nonetheless. Also, it’s important to point out that the lawsuit never indicates that she claimed to have spoken to or seen Sean Combs at the 2006 party. After flying back to Oklahoma, the plaintiff allegedly received a phone call from an anonymous woman who told her not to “waste her time” by legally going at a “celebrity.” Ariel Mitchell, Grayson’s attorney, indicated in the suit that she chose not to report anything at the time.

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Joe Biden Pardons BMF Cofounder Terry Flenory

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Terry “Southwest T” Flenory, a cofounder of the criminal enterprise Black Mafia Family (BMF), recently received a grant of clemency from United States President Joe Biden on December 12. Moreover, it’s part of the executive’s larger move to pardon a lot of people released from prison and placed under house arrest during the COVID-19 pandemic. “Now It’s official!” Flenory wrote on social media alongside a picture of the clemency affidavit and a video of his ankle monitor being removed. “@realbigmeechmom I understand you were excited, so last week you let the cat out the bag. It’s been a journey, but prayer and unwavering faith beyond mere human comprehension got us to this point. Never once acted in my own ability nor doing anything to anyone to help myself. So the gloves are off the gag orders are up and all the naysayers have to suck it up. #godisgood.”

In addition, this follows another update on the status of fellow BMF cofounder Big Meech. He will serve the rest of his sentence at a Florida halfway house and then carry out a supervised release for five years.

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Terry Flenory Celebrates Clemency From Joe Biden

For those unaware, in 2008, the court sentenced Big Meech and his brother Terry Flenory to 30 years in federal prison for drug trafficking. Sadly, the COVID-19 pandemic eventually exacerbated a lot of their challenges from behind bars, as it created various risks to public health in correctional institutions. The government’s leniency in responding to this matter meant that Southwest T traded federal jail for a house arrest term in 2020 in order to fulfill what remained of his sentence. This presidential pardon from Joe Biden now commutes his remaining sentence.

Meanwhile, Terry Flenory’s freedom comes after 50 Cent and Big Meech teased a huge collab on the way, although fans have no idea what it will actually look like. Will it contribute to the television universe of BMF and Fif’s media empire as a whole, will it relate to music, or is it something we can’t possibly predict? We can’t deny that the last option sounds quite exciting. But the Flenorys deserve much more peace and alone time than they deserve to feed our hunger for more developments.

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Off-White x Air Jordan 5 Spotted On NYPD Officer Escorting Luigi Mangione

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It’s not every day that an NYPD officer’s sneakers grab more attention than the job at hand. However, that’s exactly what happened during a recent transfer of Luigi Mangione, a well-known detainee. The officer was spotted wearing the Off-White x Air Jordan 5 in the popular “Black Metallic” colorway, a sought-after collaboration between Nike and the late designer Virgil Abloh. This unexpected footwear choice quickly became the center of attention, exciting sneaker fans and sparking conversations online.

The Off-White x Air Jordan 5, first released in 2020, is a fresh take on the classic Air Jordan 5. It features a see-through upper, exposed foam, and bold text on the laces that reads “SHOELACES,” all signature design elements from Abloh. Originally priced at $225, these sneakers now resell for over $800, making them a rare and expensive choice for someone on duty.

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Air Jordan 5 x Off White

The transfer itself was already a major event, as Mangione, who is accused of serious crimes, was being escorted under heavy media coverage. But instead of focusing solely on the case, people couldn’t help but notice the officer’s sneakers. Photos of the moment spread quickly on social media, with many debating whether it was appropriate to wear such high-end Air Jordan 5s on the job. Some praised the officer for showing personality in their uniform, while others questioned the practicality of wearing such valuable kicks during work.

This moment highlights how sneakers have become a big part of everyday life, even in settings like law enforcement. Once seen as casual shoes, sneakers now represent personal style and self-expression. Seeing a police officer in a pair of hyped Air Jordans is just another sign of how sneakers are breaking traditional barriers.

While the situation with Mangione was serious, sneaker fans couldn’t help but focus on the rare Off-White Air Jordan 5s. It’s a reminder that in today’s world, a pair of shoes can spark just as much interest as the main event.

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Tony Buzbee Eviscerates Jay-Z’s Proposed Sanctions Against Him For Alleged Lies

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Tony Buzbee faces more hot water than he probably anticipated, although going at Diddy and Jay-Z for alleged sexual assault would never be a small feat. Moreover, not only did he get a lot of pushback from these moguls and their legal teams, but he also faces other accusations of extortion, spreading an STI to someone, pressuring clients for false claims, and a whole lot more. In addition, the story of Buzbee’s client – the anonymous female accuser of Sean Combs and Shawn Carter – has some alleged inconsistencies in it that prompted Hov and his attorney Alex Spiro to request the imposition of sanctions on the lawyer.

Now, according to TMZ, Tony Buzbee has responded to Jay-Z and company’s allegations, labeling them a “frivolous” intimidation tactic. Also, he posited that his client’s inconsistencies in her story against Jay and Diddy – which alleges a 2000 sexual assault when she was 13 years old – are due to the memory being almost 25 years old and from the perspective of a minor. As such, Buzbee believes that the Brooklyn rapper is trying to use small factual corrections to dismiss the entire case as baloney, something that the prosecutor staunchly denies.

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Tony Buzbee Slams Jay-Z’s Sanctions Request

Rather, Tony Buzbee does not condone this “bullying” and stands by the idea that these gaps and discrepancies do not invalidate his client’s alleged experience. Of course, he also pointed to Jay-Z and Diddy’s power as massive celebrities, pop culture icons, and business moguls to allegedly silence, threaten, harass, and intimidate those who attempt to expose them for their alleged abhorrent actions. As for the Reasonable Doubt MC, he and his legal team continue to firmly deny any accusations against them, taint Buzbee’s public image, and call into question his ethics and believability.

Meanwhile, the back-and-forth legal battle between these sides still has not resulted in any successful or failed motions for Tony Buzbee or Jay-Z, at least when it comes to this specific lawsuit. Of course, some of the many other lawsuits the attorney brought forth against Diddy did receive small updates here and there, but the big picture is far too broad now. In other words, both sides will need a lot to “prevail.”

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Tony Yayo Speaks On Theory That Diddy Snitched On Jay-Z To Distract From His Trafficking Case

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Everyone’s indulging in conspiracy theories around the Diddy and Jay-Z lawsuit, whether from a more sympathetic or critical perspective. However, there are also some alleged rumors and rumblings online that the relationship between both moguls is not one of respect or arms-length camaraderie, but rather a more sinister one. Moreover, during his most recent VladTV interview with DJ Vlad, Tony Yayo claimed that “the streets” are saying that Sean Combs snitched on Shawn Carter in order to “take the heat off himself.” The G-Unit rapper’s assessment of the situation compared their superstar business acumen, their historic link-ups at Roc Nation brunches and other events, and their career-long relationship.

As such, Tony Yayo thinks that there are definitely many links between Diddy and Jay-Z that could suggest more direct communication these days. However, it’s still just a speculative allegation, especially considering that the Bad Boy executive’s team has also denied any criminal connection to his Roc Nation counterpart. But this is actually not the first time that Tony made these claims, as he and Uncle Murda made similar comments to TMZ at an airport.

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Tony Yayo Doubles Down On Diddy & Jay-Z Theory

“I think Diddy paid somebody to say that s**t about Jay-Z,” Uncle Murda claimed. “To get the heat off of hisself. Diddy looking bad out here. […] Gotta watch Diddy. He going through a lot right now.” “It sound like a money grab with that one,” Tony Yayo suggested earlier in December. “Somebody send you a letter, and then you got to send your lawyers? Sound like extortion. […] F**k that. You gotta fight that.” “That’s Puff trying to set him up,” Murda concluded. A lot of other people are engaging with similar assumptions these days, but no one is closer to finding the truth.

Meanwhile, Jay-Z and Tony Buzbee are in a war of words right now, as Hov continues to rally against his and Diddy’s accuser’s attorney. Buzbee is also alleging that Jay is lying about his presumed innocence and about his other legal claims about the lawyer. For now, all that spectators can do is compile the information they’ve seen and come to their own conclusions while they wait on a court of law.

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Suspected CEO Killer Luigi Mangione Moved To Same Prison As Diddy

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Luigi Mangione has become an overnight sensation in the most polarizing manner possible. The 26 year old has been arrested and accused of shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson in cold blood. He is now being transported to Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. If the MDC sounds familiar it’s because it has also been the home of Sean “Diddy” Combs over the past few months. Both men are among the most famous inmates in the world, and they will be sharing the same prison.

Luigi Mangione was extradited to Manhattan on Thursday, December 19. He’s been charged with one count of murder through the use of a firearm, and firearms offense. Mangione has also been charged with two counts of stalking Thompson in the days leading up to the latter’s death on December 4. The murder suspect is also charged with a variety of different offenses in Manhattan and Pennsylvania. Acting U.S. Attorney Edward Y. Kim for the Southern District of New York issued a statement detailing the accusations against Mangione. “It was murder, and Mangione now faces federal charges,” Kim wrote. “This office and its law enforcement partners remain steadfast in our commitment to fight violence in whatever form it takes.”

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Luigi Mangione has another connection to Diddy. He will be staying in the same prison, but he’s also linked to the mogul through his legal representation. Mangione’s attorney is Karen Friedman Agnifilo, the wife of Diddy’s attorney, Marc Agnifilo. Metropolitan Detention Center has an unsavory reputation among former inmates. The prison’s conditions received lots of attention when Diddy’s lawyers attempted to get him relocated. They cited the recent deaths detainee deaths. They also shared concerns from judges who believe MDC is not fit to ensure prison safety.

“Hell on earth” has been a description applied to Metropolitan Detention Center.” “[It’s] an overcrowded, understaffed, and neglected federal jail,” a lawyer explained to the New York Times. A spokesperson for the Federal Bureau of Prisons (FBOP) issued an email addressing these heinous statements. “As a general matter, the FBOP takes seriously our duty to protect all individuals entrusted in our custody,” they explained. “As well as maintain the safety of correctional employees and the community.”

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Jay-Z Responds To Tony Buzbee’s Claims Against Roc Nation & His Venereal Disease Accusations

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The legal drama between Jay-Z, Diddy, Tony Buzbee, and the former two’s accusers is heating up rapidly. Moreover, the attorney representing an anonymous accuser – who alleges that Jay and Sean Combs sexually assaulted her in 2000 when she was 13 years old – recently sued Roc Nation for allegedly soliciting clients illegally, in addition to his lawsuit against Hov. Now, the Brooklyn rapper has responded with a statement via the Roc’s social media pages, which also addresses a lawsuit against Buzbee that claims he gave a woman a sexually transmitted infection. It’s almost as scathing as his last statement.

“ROCNATION is going to be arrested because his client / alleged ex-lover is accusing him of assaulting her, giving her a venereal disease and asking her to falsify documents in a lawsuit?” Jay-Z wrote. “We suppose it is also ROCNATION’s fault that your other ex-clients are suing you for allegedly stealing their money? No and no. God is behind that sunlight you keep referencing. We are not the source of every sunlight that you get but Roc sunshine is coming your way Mr. 1800. Shameful.”

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Jay-Z’s Next Response To Tony Buzbee

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Tony Buzbee denies any and all allegations against him, and so do Diddy and Jay-Z, so we’ll see how this all plays out. But this comes as some content creators allege that Roc Nation watches over the Internet landscape with a punitive eye. “While we were on the phones and talking to sources and doing our research, two people told me that Roc Nation and Jay-Z have a whole team scouring the Internet and making sure that content creators are not stepping out of line,” YouTuber Trent Out Loud claimed. “And they will send cease and desist letters or legal letters with the quickness. So I wrote these things down [and] sent it to our lawyers to review it just to make sure that we’re in the clear with everything, alright?”

Meanwhile, many also came to Jay-Z’s defense amid this, so we’re still developing the narratives running opposite to each other. Some more firm and direct legal developments will have to emerge to really progress the situation in a significant way.

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Tony Buzbee Sued For Allegedly Giving Woman A Venereal Disease Amid Diddy & Jay-Z Drama

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As if the fallout from his explosive prosecution of Diddy and Jay-Z wasn’t enough to deal with, Tony Buzbee has another lawsuit against him on his hands. But this one doesn’t relate to that alleged sexual assault and trafficking scandal. Rather, it’s about an anonymous female accuser who claimed to the New York Supreme Court that Buzbee gave her a sexually transmitted infection while they were dating. The Jane Doe also accused him of coercing her since 2018 following an online interaction. They allegedly met in Houston for dinner and a show. Then, the plaintiff claims, they had sexual relations at a hotel room, but the lawyer did not disclose his alleged venereal disease.

Furthermore, the Jane Doe claims that she left the hotel the next day and began to feel “uncomfortable sensations around her groin.” Following an alleged test from a doctor, the medical professional supposedly confirmed that Tony Buzbee gave her an STI. The woman also alleged that she contacted him about this news, but that he wasn’t surprised since he already knew of his condition. Jay-Z and Diddy’s accuser’s attorney allegedly asked the woman to not tell anyone about her diagnosis and offered free legal advice as retribution.

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Despite the Jane Doe’s reservations, she allegedly continued to see Tony Buzbee, who she claims took advantage of her to prevent any revelations through trips to Panama and New York City. Not only that, but the woman also filed a complaint last month alleging that he acted out against her during one of their NYC outings. She also claims to have medical and dental records confirming her injuries, including a chipped tooth.

As for Tony Buzbee’s response to all this, he reportedly claimed to TMZ that this woman’s lawsuit is a ploy to get him to halt his prosecution of Diddy and others. He predicts a swift dismissal and also supposedly took legal action against the plaintiff and their lawyer. Of course, this response might sound familiar, as it’s kind of what Jay-Z said of Buzbee and his client’s accusations against him. So even completely unrelated narratives are falling into this celebrity scandal…

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YouTuber Trent Out Loud Claims Jay-Z & Roc Nation Are Surveilling Content Creators For Cease And Desists

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The explosive lawsuit against Jay-Z and Diddy for alleged sexual assault of a 13-year-old understandably dominates a lot of pop culture and gossip discourse these days, both within and beyond hip-hop. So it’s no surprise that Roc Nation is keeping a close eye on things… But how close is this gaze? Moreover, YouTuber Trent Out Loud recently claimed during a video that Hov and his company are surveilling content creators to make sure no one steps out of line with their remarks and watching out for potential cease-and-desists. This is an understandable reaction, but folks are still skeptical about potential oversteps.

“While we were on the phones and talking to sources and doing our research, two people told me that Roc Nation and Jay-Z have a whole team scouring the Internet and making sure that content creators are not stepping out of line,” Trent Out Loud remarked. “And they will send cease and desist letters or legal letters with the quickness. So I wrote these things down [and] sent it to our lawyers to review it just to make sure that we’re in the clear with everything, alright? […] What was missing on Jay-Z’s statement? Nobody’s talking about this, I don’t understand. Maybe some people are a little afraid to talk about it, but we are going to touch on it as much as we can.”

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YouTuber Claims Jay-Z & Roc Nation Are Policing Content Creators

Elsewhere, Jay-Z also faces some other legal trouble such as a paternity test lawsuit that emerged in the wake of the alleged sexual assault filing. Rymir Satterthwaite claims to be the “illegitimate son” of the Brooklyn rapper, and alleges that Jay exhibited fraudulent behavior during prior paternity tests. There are also a couple of other legal and procedural stipulations that Satterthwaite suspects foul play over.

In addition, Roc Nation themselves received a lawsuit from Tony Buzbee, who filed the alleged sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z, for allegedly soliciting clients illegally. There are a lot of claims – both legal and more casual – flying back and forth from both sides, which only results in a lot of confusion. Without evidence or a trial proceeding, it’s hard to make heads or tails of these matters.

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