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.”
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.
Sean “Diddy” Combs, the iconic CEO of Bad Boy Entertainment, is making headlines yet again—not for his music or business ventures, but for his striking appearance during a recent court hearing. Witnesses claim the embattled mogul appeared significantly thinner and grayer, fueling rumors that he has been on a hunger strike while in federal custody.
According to The Sun, Diddy’s transformation shocked courtroom observers, who noted the stark contrast to his usual polished and luxurious image. Elizabeth Millner, a reporter for Law & Crime who attended the hearing, remarked on the noticeable changes in the rapper’s appearance.
“He appeared just astonishingly thinner, which you can expect [from him being] inside a federal detention center for a couple of months now,” Millner shared. “A lot different from the luxury lifestyle that he was living before, but he appeared very noticeably thinner and maybe being locked up in detention is starting to wear on him.”
In addition to his weight loss, Diddy’s once jet-black hair appeared significantly grayer, adding to the perception that his time behind bars is taking a toll. Just days before his September arrest on human trafficking charges, Diddy was seen in Central Park playing hacky sack, looking vibrant and full of energy.
Rumors of a hunger strike began earlier this month, although representatives for Diddy have not confirmed or denied the claims. The Sun has reached out to Combs’ team for comment but has yet to receive a response.
For now, Diddy remains in federal custody, where he has spent the last three months awaiting trial. As speculation continues about his health and well-being, fans and industry insiders are left wondering what lies ahead for the once-untouchable music mogul.
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.”
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.”
Christmas is just one week away for Diddy. How will he spend the day? According to PEOPLE, it will be less glamorous.
Diddy will begin his day at 6 a.m. in his detention unit in New York City and receive a special Christmas lunch of Cornish Hen, Macaroni and Cheese, cranberry sauce, and rolls. The holiday meal will continue at dinner, during which he will get two peanut butter and jelly sandwiches.
One jail employee stated Diddy is “doing fine,” adding, “Nobody wants to be here.” Diddy will also have the option of playing Spades, dominos, three-on-three basketball, or soccer. One inmate notes Diddy enjoys playing basketball.
Additionally, Diddy is considered to be “well-liked inside prison. People are getting along with him.”
Earlier this week, Brendan Paul, a former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs and a one-time Syracuse University basketball player, is no longer facing legal trouble in Florida after prosecutors dropped the felony drug charge against him. TMZ confirmed that Paul successfully avoided jail time and probation through a pretrial diversion program.
According to Paul’s attorney, Brian Bieber, state prosecutors officially dismissed the case on Tuesday. However, federal sources clarified that Paul did not cooperate or strike any deals with federal prosecutors concerning the ongoing investigation involving Diddy.
The case against Paul stemmed from his March arrest at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport. Authorities reportedly discovered cocaine and marijuana edibles in Paul’s bag during a search, leading to a felony drug possession charge. At the time, Paul was believed to be acting as Diddy’s assistant, and his arrest coincided with high-profile federal raids on Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami.
Those raids were part of a broader federal investigation into serious allegations against Diddy, including sex trafficking. The music mogul has since been indicted and remains in custody in Brooklyn as he awaits trial. Paul’s cleared charges mark a small but notable development in a case that continues to unfold.
Yesterday, Alex Spiro, the attorney for Jay-Z, got some folks upset thanks to a statement he made at a press roundtable. He explained that him and Diddy have never really had that much of a friendship. Instead, Spiro says it’s really about business with them and nothing more. “They knew each other professionally for a number of years. Just like in all professions, people know each other. At the music awards, they support each other. If you go to the NBA All-Star game, they support each other. That’s just how professions work. There is no closer association between any of them. That’s also a matter of fiction.”
Later Monday, Spiro gave another quote in a similar vein, saying, “There is no friendship or longtime bond here. Just because they knew each other, know each other, that doesn’t mean anything.” As we said, this got the internet riled up. One person wrote, “Ain’t friends?!?! they got more pics together than me and my dad.” The jokes didnt’ stop there, with another adding, “Diddy in his cell saying bet.. While rubbing his hands together like Bird Man.”
Overall, people aren’t falling for the attorney’s words, but DJ Akademiks is a whole-hearted believer. The hip-hop media pundit went on stream recently and debated this topic with his chat room. As you may remember, Ak doesn’t necessarily have the most respect for Roc Nation and Jay-Z at large. However, he’s giving it up to him after learning this “fact” regarding his ties to Diddy.
Before getting into his monologue, he replayed an old clip of the two rap moguls together. In it, Jay is walking out of a room with adolescent-looking girls and then embracing Diddy after the fact. You can hear Hov say, “Ooooo, you put that thing on them.” Diddy then replies, “You see how we do it here on a Saturday.” The possible reasoning for Ak showing this is to say that even though they look to be close with one another in the video, he’s trying to suggest that he never really was that tight with him. It’s got Ak loving the “assassin” mentality that’s being put forth by Jay’s attorney. “Jay-Z’s a cold n****… a cutthroat assassin. If it don’t make dollars then it don’t make sense. F*** anything else, f*** a friend, f*** loyalty, f*** it, it’s all about the bag.”
Brendan Paul, a former assistant to Sean “Diddy” Combs and a one-time Syracuse University basketball player, is no longer facing legal trouble in Florida after prosecutors dropped the felony drug charge against him. TMZ confirmed that Paul successfully avoided jail time and probation through a pretrial diversion program.
According to Paul’s attorney, Brian Bieber, state prosecutors officially dismissed the case on Tuesday. However, federal sources clarified that Paul did not cooperate or strike any deals with federal prosecutors in connection to the ongoing investigation involving Diddy.
The case against Paul stemmed from his March arrest at Miami-Opa Locka Executive Airport. Authorities reportedly discovered cocaine and marijuana edibles in Paul’s bag during a search, leading to a felony drug possession charge. At the time, Paul was believed to be acting as Diddy’s assistant, and his arrest coincided with high-profile federal raids on Diddy’s homes in Los Angeles and Miami.
Those raids were part of a broader federal investigation into serious allegations against Diddy, including sex trafficking. The music mogul has since been indicted and remains in custody in Brooklyn as he awaits trial. Paul’s cleared charges mark a small but notable development in a case that continues to unfold.
Brendan Paul was cleared of felony charges on Tuesday. The former Syracuse basketball player was dismissed following the completion of a pretrial diversion program. Paul had previously been brought up on charges involved disgraced mogul Diddy. Paul was allegedly Diddy’s drug mule. Fortunately for Paul, prosecutors offered him a plea deal that included the aforementioned diversion program.
Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones accused Paul of being Diddy’s primary mule. The producer claimed that the former college star “procured, transported and distributed ecstasy, cocaine, GHB, ketamine, marijuana, mushrooms and tuci.” Jones even went as far as to detail the method that Paul allegedly used to sneak past law enforcement. “[They packed] these substances in their carry-on luggage,” he claimed. “and going through TSA.” The allegations against Paul did not stop there. Jones claimed that the “mule” also carried Diddy’s firearms “whenever they went out.” The producer also alleged that he was in charge of procuring and negotiating rates for Diddy’s sex workers.
Fortunately, Paul is a first time offender. Paul’s attorney, Brian Bieber, confirmed that he was a free man as of December 17. “Mr. Paul’s case was formally dismissed today,” Bieber told The Hollywood Reporter. “Brendan accepted the prosecutor’s offer to permit his entry into the diversion program.” The attorney went on to confirm that his client completed the program. Diddy, however, has not been so lucky. The mogul has had his bond requests denied three separate times. He will seemingly spend the months leading up to his 2025 trial behind bars.
A source told Us Weekly that Diddy is trying to stay positive while behind bars. “He’s trying to stay positive,” they explained. They also noted that the Combs family is struggling to maintain a positive outlook, given that their father will spend Christmas locked up. “The holidays will be especially hard for the family without their father,” the source added. The outlet also detailed Diddy’s latest visit with his family. “He smiled, waved, blew them kisses and mouthed ‘I love you’ to them,” the source reported. “[Diddy’s face] lit up.” Diddy maintains his innocence despite contending with several charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. “He looks forward to proving his innocence,” a public statement from his attorney’s read. “And vindicating himself in court if and when claims are filed and served.”
Today at the Roc Nation office, JAY-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, spoke to a pool of reporters about sexual assault allegations levied against the rapper. In case you missed it, Hov has been working overtime to keep his name clear of any wrongdoings that have plagued Diddy, as he was named in a lawsuit alongside him.
Spiro, speaking to the press, detailed that the incident in question did not happen.
“I want to make sure this is clear: When people make up an account, whether intentionally or their mind is blank or something, they can always get that core part of the story right,” Spiro said, according to XXL. “They can just keep repeating it over and over and over again; this is what happened, that core part. But they’re always going to mess up the details. When something isn’t real, when something doesn’t happen, you’re going to get the details wrong because you weren’t really there. [This was] not possible. It’s because this never happened.”
In another moment, Spiro said “Mr. Carter has nothing to do with Mr. Combs case or Mr. Combs. They knew each other professionally for a number of years just like in all professions. They got to music awards, they support each other. They got to the NBA All-Star game, they support each other. That’s just how professions work. There is no closer association between any of them. That’s also a matter of fiction.”
Alex Spiro talking to reporters, including CNN, at the Roc Nation offices at New York. pic.twitter.com/LmweU7lBMp
Last week, JAY-Z called for the anonymous accuser in his civil suit alleging sexual assault come forward.
After blasting the charges online, Hov’s attorney, Alex Spiro, is calling for an identity to be released in the suit filed by Tony Buzbee.
“The filing from [JAY-Z’]s attorney, Alex Spiro, specifically requests that the Jane Doe’s identity be disclosed in order to properly defend himself against this false claim through the legal process in a transparent manner,” a press statement reads.
In a letter to Judge Analisa Torres, Spiro writes: “For the avoidance of doubt, Mr. Carter is entirely innocent. This is a shake down. He is not mentioned, referenced, or implicated in any way in the criminal investigation of Mr. Combs. He is neither a target nor a person of interest in that investigation.”
Jay-Z’s lawyer Alex Spiro is asking the judge to hurry up and dismiss the lawsuit.
“For the avoidance of doubt, Mr. Carter is entirely innocent. This is a shakedown.”
JAY-Z has been named as a defendant in a federal lawsuit which alleges that he, together with hip hop impresario Sean “Diddy” Combs, drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000.
The lawsuit was originally filed by an anonymous “Jane Doe” plaintiff in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York in October. It named Combs as the defendant, alongside many of his corporate entities, including Bad Boy Entertainment and Bad Boy Records. Yesterday, the lawsuit was amended to add Jay-Z, a co-defendant, whose real name is Shawn Carter.
The lawsuit alleges that 2000 the plaintiff went to the MTV Video Music Awards in New York City without a ticket, hoping to get in. There, a limousine driver who claimed he worked for Combs invited her to an afterparty. He drove her to the party, where she alleges that she was made to sign a document that she believed was a non-disclosure agreement. She further alleges that upon drinking a portion of a beverage that was given to her by one of the waitresses at the party, she began feeling dizzy and lightheaded and found a room with a bed so she could lie down.
The lawsuit alleges that Carter, Combs and an unidentified female celebrity, who Plaintiff recognized, subsequently entered the room, and Carter held her down and raped her while Combs and the woman watched. Then Combs raped her while Carter and the woman watched. The lawsuit further alleges that Combs then tried to force her to perform oral sex on him, but she hit him, grabbed her clothes and ran away, escaping to a gas station outside where she used the phone to call her father.
The lawsuit alleges violation of the New York City Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act (VGMVPA). The VGMVPA provides a private cause of action for any individual who has been injured by another in a crime of violence motivated by gender. The VGMVPA temporarily suspends the statute of limitations for alleged acts that violate this law, even if the alleged acts took place decades ago and were previously time-barred. The VGMVPA allows individuals to recover economic damages, damages for emotional distress, punitive damages and attorney’s fees and expenses.
The lawsuit is one of many filed against Combs by Houston lawyer Tony Buzbee on behalf of more than a hundred plaintiffs. Buzbee previously made a name for himself representing twenty-two women who brought claims against Houston Texans quarterback DeSean Watson in 2021 for claims of sexual harassment and sexual assault. All the claims were eventually settled out of court.
Carter responded to the lawsuit in a statement, writing that “My lawyer received a blackmail attempt, called a demand letter, from a ‘lawyer’ named Tony Buzbee. What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle. No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you for the fraud you are in a VERY public fashion. So no, I will not give you ONE RED PENNY!!”
Buzbee was sued in November by an anonymous male celebrity who alleges that Buzbee tried to extort payments by threatening to file sexual assault claims against him, which the celebrity denies. Buzbee denies all allegations of extortion. The anonymous celebrity has been alleged by Buzbee and in the media to be Jay-Z himself.
In a post on X on December 8, Buzbee responded to Carter, writing that “What he fails to say in his recent statement is my firm sent his lawyer a demand letter on behalf of an alleged victim and that victim never demanded a penny from him. Instead, she only sought a confidential mediation. Since I sent the letter on her behalf, Mr. Carter has not only sued me, but he has tried to bully and harass me and this plaintiff. His conduct has had the opposite impact. She is emboldened. I’m very proud of her resolve.”
Buzbee also claimed in an Instagram post that there was a concerted campaign to intimidate him, including “filing frivolous cases against me and my law firm, defaming me with outrageous assertions to anyone who will listen, and having mysterious people follow me and my family.”
Diddy’s efforts to free himself from jail have not once been successful. Even though he’s been trying to make his bail packages appealing, no judge has taken the bait. Because of this, he effectively and recently decided to back out of any further attempts in the future. “Mr. Combs does not seek to appeal the district court’s denial of his renewed motion and hereby moves to voluntarily dismiss the appeal. Mr. Combs hereby states that (a) counsel has explained the effect of voluntary dismissal of the appeal; (b) he understands counsel’s explanation, and (c) he desires to withdraw and voluntarily dismiss the appeal.”
That is part of the court filing that was sent in back on December 13. While Diddy is moving away from this plan, he recently tried a different approach. According to Billboard, an order was issued earlier today from the embattled mogul. In it, he was arguing that the physical assault footage against ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura was leaked by prosecutors. He believes it was spread by them to “taint the jury pool,” thus leading an unfair trial.
WASHINGTON, DC – OCTOBER 20: Sean “Diddy” Combs attends Sean “Diddy” Combs Fulfills $1 Million Pledge To Howard University At Howard Homecoming – Yardfest at Howard University on October 20, 2023 in Washington, DC. (Photo by Shareif Ziyadat/Getty Images for Sean “Diddy” Combs)
However, Judge Arun Subramanian, the latest of the three to oversee this case, denied this. He’s done so by shutting down Diddy’s request to see this through in court hearings. Mr. Subramanian argues that he “doesn’t point to any sound basis for this conclusion.” He adds, “Combs never considers the possibility that many people beyond Victim-1 and government agents likely had access to the video.”
That includes “Combs’s team (who paid security officers at the Intercontinental Hotel “$100,000 in cash to destroy” the video) and hotel employees and contractors.” Also in this denial, the judge made sure to make things clear regarding information and how to share it. “The court has already taken steps in this regard,” he begins. “It is open to tailored applications for relief as this case continues. The court once again reminds the government and its agents that if specific information comes to light showing that they leaked prohibited information, action will be taken.”
We don’t know about you, but keeping up with the stacked lawsuits against Sean “Diddy” Combs is a difficult feat. After his ex-girlfriend of 11-ish years, Cassie Ventura, first sued the Hip Hop mogul, Diddy hasn’t been able to escape the fallout of sexual assault allegations. Currently, the Bad Boy Records founder sits in the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting trial for racketeering and sex trafficking. He was denied bail three times and will remain incarcerated until his trial, to the dismay of his children, who have sent public well-wishes via social media. Through his legal team, Combs has denied the accusations against him, although the video of him violently assaulting Ventura in 2016 at a Los Angeles hotel has besmirched his reputation.
According to Forbes, three more men have filed lawsuits against Diddy. This comes on the heels of a man who accused the “Mo Money Mo Problems” rapper of abuse, only identified as John Doe, sitting down with CNN for an anonymous interview. He is one of many who have filed a civil suit against the media magnate. The outlet stated that Doe first filed a suit against Combs in mid-October 2024, and now, Doe spoke openly on camera about what he supposedly endured. He claims he was a victim of the infamous “White Parties,” where Diddy allegedly “drugged and sodomized” him almost 20 years ago.
As Puff awaits his trial, where it is unclear if he’ll take the stand in his defense, the court of public opinion has already condemned him. John Doe’s chat with CNN detailed a harrowing ordeal, and it will be up to a judge to determine if they believe his story in the wake of one of the most significant falls from grace Hip Hop has ever seen in its history.
John Doe Unveils His Alleged Story About His Diddy Encounter
According to the anonymous accuser, he was married to a woman at the time of his alleged 2007 assault. He told CNN that, at the time, he didn’t tell his wife about the incident because he was ashamed. Doe claims he was introduced to Diddy after being employed to work security at one of the mogul’s famed White Parties at the music icon’s East Hampton, New York, estate. Back then, Doe worked for a private firm. “The full gravity of it lives with me to this day,” he said. “It affects every single thing you do for the rest of your life.”
Combs has been accused of drugging and assaulting his alleged victims, and Doe stated this happened to him. In his complaint against Diddy, Doe said that during the evening, he consumed “two alcoholic drinks” that “he believes were laced with GHB and ecstasy.” The documents further showed that Diddy allegedly spoke with Doe after the latter became “extremely ill.” Then, the man says Combs forced him into a vehicle, subdued him, and sodomized him against his will as he cried for help.
Doe claimed he “wasn’t able to stand.” He added, “It was just an amazing level of incapacitation that I had never experienced before and I felt powerless.” The lawsuit states Doe told his supervisor about the incident, but the result of the conversation left him jobless. “He just dismissed it and said, ‘I’ll talk to him,’” said Doe. “After that, he didn’t talk to me again, he cut me out of everything.” He further expressed he had to “find a different field” of work because he could no longer find employment in security. Additionally, he asserted that an unnamed celebrity was there to witness the alleged attack. “There was one high-profile individual who saw what happened and found it amusing.”
The Inconsistencies From The Initial Story
CNN noted that they found some discrepancies in their investigation of John Doe’s claims. While he told the publication that the alleged assault took place in 2007, his October 2024 lawsuit showed 2006. It was learned that Combs’ 2006 White Party was in the luxury of St. Tropez, not the Hamptons. Further, the initial suit stated Doe was never married. Doe now says his marriage dissolved because of the alleged attack. The complaint was later changed, with CNN reporting that Doe’s attorneys, including Tony Buzbee, claimed they misstepped details as they attempted to “rush the file.”
Diddy’s team reacted to this admission by saying in a statement: “After [attorney Tony] Buzbee was exposed this week for pressuring clients to bring bogus cases against Mr. Combs, and after public records showed that — contrary to his allegations —there was no white party in the Hamptons in 2006, Buzbee amended this complaint to walk back the allegations and now claim a different day and wholly different year.”
It is unclear how long Doe will be able to remain anonymous, as many alleged victims are being called to reveal their identities. “I have a semblance of a life, a very quiet life,” Doe told CNN of wanting to remain in the shadows. “I would prefer what little is left of it to be left alone. Nothing could give me back the person I was before that evening.”
Buzbee Asserts Diddy Has Over 100 Alleged Victims
Tony Buzbee has been quite vocal about representing alleged victims who have come forward with purported tales about Combs. The lawyer reportedly told the BBC that he’d received approximately 3,000 calls from the public about his stacked cases against Puff. However, he added that “realistically,” of the 300 or so he has vetted, his “final total will be ‘about 100 to 150.’” Following press conferences and public statements, Buzbee has been accused of coercing alleged victims. It is a charge he denies.
“This allegation is patently ridiculous,” Buzbee told CNN. “What we won’t do is pursue a case that we don’t believe has merit. We don’t pressure people nor do we need to.” Most of Buzbee’s clients against Combs have opted to remain anonymous, although some names have surfaced as this scandal progresses. The attorney has reportedly filed over 20 civil suits, including one that also named Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, in an alleged attack on a 13-year-old girl following the MTV Video Music Awards over 20 years ago. The Roc Nation tycoon immediately fired back in several statements, vehemently denying he assaulted anyone.
Further, Carter’s legal team has reportedly asked the courts to expedite the trial in order to clear his name as quickly as possible. Moreover, Hov has taken aim at Buzbee, accusing the attorney of trying to obtain an extortion money grab in place of facts.
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