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Model’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Diddy Could Be Dismissed Soon

November 11, 2024 by newhiphopnews

One of the many lawsuits against Diddy for alleged sexual assault could result in a key legal precedent for his other cases on the docket, according to court documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop. Moreover, it concerns a lawsuit from former model Crystal McKinney, who claims that he sexually assaulted her in 2003 at his Daddy’s House recording studio after a New York Fashion Week event, an alleged incident that she claims ruined her marriage. However, Sean Combs denies these allegations, and his legal team is now trying to dismiss the case.

This is due to the seemingly expired statute of limitations (in other words, it being too long since the alleged assault occurred to pursue legal action) and due to the defense’s claim that there isn’t enough evidence to support these allegations. Crystal McKinney’s lawsuit against Diddy came earlier this year under a two-year revival provision from 2022 for New York City’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law (VGM). This allowed for individuals who previously faced an expired statute of limitations to pursue legal action for old alleged incidents.

Diddy At An Andrew Gillum Rally In 2018

Diddy Lawsuit Sexual Assault Allegations Dismiss Statute Limitations Hip Hop News — Sean “Diddy” Combs performs at the Bring It Home Midnight Rally held for Andrew Gillum at Florida A&M University’s Lawson Center in Tallahassee, Fla. the night before the 2018 midterm election Monday, Nov. 5, 2018. Famu Gillum Rally 110518 Ts 004.

As such, Crystal McKinney maintained her belief that this revival provision solidifies her legal right to sue. But according to these court documents reportedly obtained by AllHipHop, one of Diddy’s attorneys fought back against this notion. Erica A. Wolff shared that the VGM provision is “preempted” by the State of New York’s Adult Survivor’s Act (ASA), which provided a similar revival window for old alleged incidents that closed in November of last year. “State law takes precedence over city law,” Wolff posited. “McKinney’s claims expired in 2010. And nothing within the ASA’s timeframe allows these expired claims to be brought to court now.”

With this in mind, Diddy’s defense team claims that Crystal McKinney’s complaint became “time-barred.” What’s more is that the court’s ruling on this after deliberation in upcoming weeks could set a precedent for other lawsuits against the Bad Boy mogul. If they dismiss this case without prejudice, then various similar lawsuits regarding the statute of limitations, plus state and city laws, could also face dismissal on these grounds.

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Unnamed Athlete Allegedly Stopped Diddy From Committing Sexual Assault On A Man At Ciroc Event

October 22, 2024 by newhiphopnews

As you all know pretty well by now, lawsuits and allegations against Diddy are pretty much a daily topic. Today there is a new set of legal papers making the rounds online and it includes a pro athlete. However, the sports star is nameless. The allegation traces back to a Ciroc promotional party (one of Diddy’s many business ventures) in a which a former business partner and rapper was invited to. According to the Jasmine Brand, he alleges that he was asked to meet with Diddy a private office room.

Later into the October 20 documents, the man alleges that he remembers realizing that the embattled mogul was intoxicated when he entered the room. After that, that is when things got extremely uncomfortable and allegedly disturbing. Diddy allegedly approached the rapper and exposed his genitals. After that, the record founder felt up the man’s genitals through his pants and squeezed them in a “rough and sexual manner.” However, before things “escalated,” that’s when his alleged knight in shining armor arrived.

Diddy Was Allegedly Shut Down From Furthering His Advances

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The anonymous athlete happened to walk into the room and intervened, stopping any further sexual advance. Overall, it’s another bad look for Diddy, even though some feel people shouldn’t be quick to jump to conclusions on him. Busta Rhymes is one of those folks, as he says that it doesn’t have anything to do with the genre. “His situation is not a hip-hop situation. And I also would like for everyone to be mindful of the thirst and the urgency and the need to speak on the situation.” While the correlation is debatable, it’s near impossible at this point for him image to be cleared.

What are your thoughts on this alleged Diddy encounter in which an unnamed athlete intervened? How much do you buy this whole allegation? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Diddy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the worlds of music and pop culture.

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Diddy Responds To Former Adult Film Star’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit

October 3, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy and his legal team have spent a lot of time responding to various allegations against him, whether in his federal case or in other lawsuits. They directed their latest address to a filing from former adult film star Adria English, who alleged that he sexually assaulted her. However, this case got an important update recently, as her lawyers recently backed out as English’s counsel according to a statement from her ex attorneys Ariel Mitchell-Kidd and Steven A. Metcalf. They submitted this motion due to how they “fundamentally disagree” with the nature of the allegations put forth and how they presented them.

“[English] has provided conflicting instructions that make it unreasonably difficult for Attorneys to effectively represent English,” Mitchell-Kidd stated concerning Adria English’s allegations against Diddy. “There has been a breakdown in the Attorney-Client relationship between Attorneys and [English].” After this development, Sean Combs’ legal team reportedly issued a statement to AllHipHop. This not only references English’s specific allegations against the Bad Boy mogul, but her lawyers’ decision. In addition, they alleged that English’s lawsuit reflects false accusations against him from other suits.

Diddy At Howard University

Diddy Lawsuit Sexual Assault Adult Film Star Response Hip Hop News — 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)

“Less than three months after filing her lawsuit against Sean Combs, Adria English has been dropped by both of her attorneys after making completely fabricated statements,” a spokesperson for Diddy reportedly told the publication. “In papers filed with the court today, her former attorneys cited Ms. English’s ‘questionable antics’ and ‘undermining behavior.’ As we’ve said from the start, anyone can file a lawsuit without proof, and this case is a clear example of that. Adria English escalated things by filing false police reports and making baseless claims, using high-profile events as a backdrop to harm innocent people. No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted, or sex trafficked anyone.”

Meanwhile, Diddy’s legal team will reportedly make a third attempt at bail, as they filed a notice of appeal to the court’s last denial of it. At press time, it’s still unclear if legal authorities have an answer or not, nor do we know what an alternative course of action would be if they face another rejection.

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Former Adult Star Accusing Diddy Of Assault Dropped By Lawyers

October 2, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Former adult star Adria English, one of Diddy’s accusers, is without a legal team, according to an exclusive report from AllHipHop. In her lawsuit, she alleges that she was subjected to forced sex trafficking in the early to mid-2000s. Because of these alleged acts, English said she’s been suffering from emotional trauma, intimacy issues, painful memories, and etc. However, if she wants this lawsuit to progress, then she has to clean up her alleged “destructive behavior.” That is the way Ariel Mitchell-Kidd, Esq., and Steven A. Metcalf II, Esq, her now two former attorneys, have described her attitude in the new documents.

But that’s not all. Mitchell-Kidd expounds upon this later into the paperwork. “[English] has provided conflicting instructions that make it unreasonably difficult for Attorneys to effectively represent English,” she began. “There has been a breakdown in the Attorney-Client relationship between Attorneys and [English]. Recent communications with [English] were heated and contentious, emblematic of previous conflicts where [she] was warned about her tone and lack of respect”.

Both Of The Adult Star’s Lawyers Release Statements Amid Diddy Lawsuit

NEW YORK, NY – SEPTEMBER 19: Sean Combs attends the Forbes Media Centennial Celebration at Pier 60 on September 19, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Taylor Hill/FilmMagic)

These “contentious” arguments were a byproduct of an “alleged violation of an agreement signed mere days before the lawyers’ exit”. While English has put herself in a sticky situation, not all hope is lost. Mitchell-Kidd and Metcalf II told the court that this isn’t going to affect the future outcome due to the suit’s premature nature. At this time, English is currently in the process of finding some new representation.

What are your thoughts on adult star, Adria English, losing her attorneys amid her Diddy lawsuit? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Diddy and all of his lawsuits. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the world of music.

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Diddy Dealt Another “Horrific” Sexual Assault Lawsuit Amid Legal Woes

September 24, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Diddy’s lawyers certainly have a major stack of legal documents to get through, but it’s growing one suit taller. According to a recent report from TMZ, Diddy now has another sexual assault allegation at his feet. It comes from a woman by the name of Thalia Graves, and she was in a relationship with of the embattled mogul’s employees. She says she was 25 at the time of the “horrific r*pe” which allegedly occurred in 2001.

Graves also adds that Diddy wasn’t the only man responsible for her “s**cidal thoughts”. The Bad Boy Records founder’s head of security, Joseph Sherman was also in on the act. Later on in the legal papers, she goes on to claim that Diddy and Sherman led her into a meeting of sorts and gave her a drink “likely laced with a drug that eventually caused her briefly to lose consciousness”. After waking up, Graves recalls that she was allegedly tied down and then abused and r*ped in two of her orifices.

Thalia Graves Says Diddy & His Employee Recorded The “Horrific R*pe”

384903 01: Sean “Puffy” Combs leaves Manhattan Supreme Court after the first day of his trial for gun possession and bribery charges January 29, 2001 in New York City. Combs was arrested in 1999 after a shooting in a nightclub where three people were wounded. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

The reason Graves decided to come forward now with this is because she was petrified that Sherman and Diddy would find ways to ruin her life if she spoke about it. She also claims to have been receiving intense psychological care, but still suffers from severe depression, anxiety and panic attacks. That all supposedly stems from the “fact” that Diddy and Sherman recorded the sexual assault. Graves states that she learned this back in November of 2023. Allegedly, both of them shared the tape to “multiple men” to “publicly degrade her and humiliate her and her boyfriend”, leading to her once again considering ending it. Diddy has yet to comment and Graves and her rep, Gloria Allred are going to give a press conference later today.

What are your thoughts on Diddy receiving another sexual assault lawsuit? Will this eventually become confirmed? Do you think the more lawsuits he receives, the worse his sentence could be? We would like to hear what you have to say, so leave your thoughts in the comments. Additionally, always keep it locked in with HNHH for all of the latest news surrounding Diddy. Finally, stay with us for everything else going on in the world of music.

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Russell Simmons Won’t Leave Bali Amid Sexual Assault & Forgery Allegations

May 23, 2024 by newhiphopnews

It’s been a busy year for Russell Simmons on the legal front, and earlier this month, he was hit with yet another concerning accusation. An anonymous former Def Jam employee identified as Jane Doe, who’s currently suing him for alleged sexual assault, accuses him of also forging her signature. According to her lawsuit, the document dated back to the late 90s, and regarded her departure from Def Jam.

Doe argues that even if the document were real, it has nothing to do with her rape allegation, and instead only covers minor financial matters and her Def Jam exit. Simmons has since denied the accusations, alleging that Lyor Cohen had previously verified the signature’s legitimacy. Despite his legal battle heating up, however, it doesn’t look like Simmons will be returning to the United States any time soon. AllHipHop exclusively reports that he plans to stay in Bali instead, where he’s resided since 2018.

Russell Simmons Has No Intentions Of Returning To The U.S. Amid Legal Battle

Russell Simmons Won't Leave Bali Amid Sexual Assault, Forgery Allegations — Hip-hop mogul Russell Simmons attends The Weinstein Company and Netflix Golden Globe Party on January 8, 2017 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Michael Tullberg/Getty Images)

“I am not physically present in New York and I do not have an intention to live in New York in the future,” Simmons told the outlet, “I own no property in the United States. I have been living in Bali since 2018, which is where I intend to remain. For at least nine years before I moved to Bali, I lived in California. As a California resident, I paid California resident taxes in the years immediately prior to moving to Bali. Currently, I pay California non-resident state taxes.”

What do you think of Russell Simmons claiming that he has no intentions of returning to the U.S. amid his legal battle? What about his latest lawsuit? Share your thoughts in the comments section down below, and keep an eye on HNHH for more updates.

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DJ Akademiks Celebrates Birthday With Girlfriend As Sexual Assault Lawsuit Looms

May 17, 2024 by newhiphopnews

DJ Akademiks is having a rough time in the spotlight right now, as a woman named Fauziya “Ziya” Abashe officially filed a sexual assault and defamation lawsuit against him. However, he still has other things to look forward to and celebrate, such as his 33rd birthday. Moreover, the media personality recently celebrated with his partner, who took to Instagram to share some snaps from their vacation, their celebrations, and some of their antics. It’s bizarre to see this footage when the accusations are fresh in everyone’s mind, but this is all speculative right now, as nothing has been confirmed or officially dismissed at press time.

Furthermore, for those unaware, Abashe claimed that, in DJ Akademiks’ home in New Jersey back in 2022, two men unknown to her drugged and assaulted her. While this specific incident allegedly happened on his pool deck, she also accused him of sexually assaulting her in a bedroom. What seems to have provoked the lawsuit itself (as these claims have been around for a while) are supposedly defamatory claims that Ak launched in late 2023. He claimed that he was sleeping while the two men had a consensual orgy with Abashe.

DJ Akademiks’ Girlfriend’s Birthday Posts For Him

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“Let me tell you this about everyone in the industry. If Ak ever goes down, y’all going down with me. Because I hold no secrets for nobody,” DJ Akademiks responded to the lawsuit during one of his livestreams. Previously, he alleged that large institutions or groups like Roc Nation, as well as individuals like attorney Tyrone Blackburn, are out to get him. Much like the narratives against the former Everyday Struggle host, these claims are also unconfirmed and purely speculative. Whether or not this will fully go to court or see some other form of resolution remains a mystery.

Meanwhile, DJ Akademiks will most likely try to continue his career and share his perspective as usual, including a notorious rivalry with Meek Mill. Still, it’s impossible to tell whether or not things will remain the same for him moving forward. While the streamer’s fanbase is supporting him, and folks divested from his personal life can still consume his content, he’s been in tough positions with higher-ups before, such as his 2020 exit from Complex. Now that he’s more independent, and if these salacious accusations are to be believed, this might fall more onto the court of public opinion.

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Diddy Accuser Lil Rod Drops High Profile Music Exec Names From Sexual Assault Lawsuit

May 15, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, the producer who named several people and companies in his initial sexual assault lawsuit against music mogul Sean “DIddy” Combs a few months ago, has reportedly removed several high-profile defendants from his lawsuit against the head Bad Boy.

The original lawsuit listed Universal Music Group and its chairman Sir Lucian Grainge as defendants because they had “aided and abetted” Puffy in his alleged sexual abuse. Jones has now taken those names off of the suit, as well as that of Motown Recordings and those names that have now been removed cannot be refiled.

Attorney for Lil Rod, Tyrone Blackburn, said in a sworn statement filed in court, “Based on my examination of all of the papers submitted in support of both motions to dismiss, which addressed the issues I had, I have concluded that there is no legal basis for the claims and allegations that were made against the UMG Defendants.” He added, “As such, I have determined that the proper course of action is for all of the claims and all of the allegations to be withdrawn immediately.”

Grainge, UMG and Motown had already tried to get Jones’ suit against them dismissed, stating, “All of the claims against Grainge, Motown and UMG Recordings (the ‘UMG Defendants’) in the [second amended complaint] are lacking in any legally cognizable basis.”

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DJ Akademiks Blames Yung Miami For Diddy Lawsuit, Calls Her “Caresha Maxwell”

February 27, 2024 by newhiphopnews

Everyone’s getting their wild, shocked, and indignant reactions out there concerning the latest sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy. This time, it’s from a former male employee who made damning claims about drug-fueled parties with underage people and various claims of sexual assault against others. Moreover, these include Cuba Gooding Jr. and Yung Miami’s cousin, and on this last point, DJ Akademiks wasted no time. After hearing about the news, the media personality immediately took to Twitter to unleash a firestorm on the City Girl, or as he called her, “Caresha Maxwell.”

“Its Yung Miami fault Diddy back in the News,” DJ Akademiks tweeted on Sunday night (February 26) about his rival Caresha. “I Told Her to STFU and she wouldn’t stop. now look a n***a making claims vs Diddy. @YungMiami305 stay in a *** place n STFU! you getting ya sugar diddy into to much problems! They even mentioned Yung Miami stup*d a** in [the TMZ report]… dat talk show fa sho cancelled now. She been running her mouth like Diddy aint tell her a** to LAY LOW. N Yall Thought I was capping when I said Yung Miami moving like she the new Ghislaine Maxwell of da Freak Offs.. Imagine 50 n***as coming thru to f**k while playing ‘ACT BAD’ on blast in the background. GROSS.

DJ Akademiks’ Latest Yung Miami Tweet At Press Time

.@FBI @PETA @DEAHQ @realDonaldTrump @ICEgov ayo… check dis out. Find out wat island dey was on doing dis freak off shit https://t.co/zxjeS1FeL4

— DJ Akademiks (@Akademiks) February 27, 2024

“Welp.. She told yall,” DJ Akademiks quote-tweeted this 2021 Yung Miami tweet: “On a private island with Diddy.” “Remember when Caresha said that Gina girl was a EATER…” he continued. “none of yall aint ask how tf she knew all dat? I told yall man.. dem Freakoffs might have been facilitated by Caresha Maxwell!” “Well Damn,” Ak quote-tweeted this: “If I wanted you to eat my p***y diddy would’ve had you on your knees h*e!!! You a eater!!!!!!!” His next quote tweet was of this Miami message. “Gina you been down bad ever since I came into the picture h*e! You been crying for a baby for 10 yrs h*es you been around as a b***h that eat p***y and d**k when he feel like it YOU A EATER!! you the same b***h that was crying on Tasha k cause you wanted a baby poor sushi!!!!

“Your Honor… I Enter this Self Snitching Tweet into Evidence… Caresha Maxwell been on sum s**t,” he wrote of the Gina tweet. “@FBI @PETA @DEAHQ @realDonaldTrump @ICEgov ayo… check dis out. Find out wat island dey was on doing dis freak off s**t,” the streamer quote-tweeted this next Miami tweet. “You want a baby b***h I have Career h*e You a CERTIFIED FREAK!!! You haven’t heard from diddy since the awards reminiscing on abortions let that hurt go Chun-Li,” she wrote. Then, it looks like he went on stream to continue his rant. For the latest news and updates on Yung Miami, Diddy, and DJ Akademiks, come back to HNHH.

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Jerry Jones Sexual Assault Lawsuit To Proceed Despite Previous Ruling

March 1, 2023 by newhiphopnews

Jerry Jones is currently in the midst of a legal battle as a lawsuit was filed against him back in 2020. This lawsuit came from an anonymous woman who claims that he allegedly “kissed her on the mouth and forcibly grabbed her without her consent.” According to the victim’s account, this all happened on September 16, 2018 at the Dallas Cowboys’ home stadium. Subsequently, Jones denied any wrongdoing and immediately filed motions to have the lawsuit thrown out.

Overall, the Dallas County district court decided to throw out the case. This is because Jones and his lawyers argued that the victim could not go by “Jane Doe.” Otherwise, her lawsuit would be invalid. The court agreed with this ruling, and for a while, it seemed like Jones was in the clear. However, that is no longer the case as the victim’s lawyers challenged this ruling. The lawsuit was reviewed by a Texas appellate court, and now, it has been revealed by Radar Online that the case is back on.

Jerry Jones Loses Ruling

Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones looks on prior to a game against the Houston Texans at AT&T Stadium on December 11, 2022 in Arlington, Texas. (Photo by Tom Pennington/Getty Images)

As the outlet reported, the court stated that Jane Doe “made a good faith attempt to amend her pleadings in response to the court’s special exceptions order.” Moreover, they believe that the lower court made an incorrect judgment call. Now, this entire lawsuit could very well go to trial. This could be devastating for Jones and the Cowboys organization as a whole. Having said that, it remains to be seen how all of this is going to go down.

At the time of writing this, the appellate court’s decision is the latest update in the case. Jones and his lawyers are still calling the alleged victim’s claims into question. However, it will be up to the trial to determine what truly happened here. Let us know what you think of this developing situation, in the comments below. Additionally, stay tuned to HNHH for more news and updates from the sports world.

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