A Texas attorney has announced that he is representing over 50 individuals who allege they were s*xually assaulted and abused by music executive Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his associates.
Last week, Diddy was arrested and indicted on!charges of racketeering conspiracy, s*x traffick!ng, and transportation for prostitut!on. However, he may soon face numerous civil lawsuits as well.
On the night of September 26, the Houston-based Buzbee Law Firm revealed on Instagram that they are acting as lead counsel in representing these more than 50 claimants against the Bad Boy Entertainment founder.
“The Buzbee Law Firm, in collaboration with the Ava Law Group, is pursuing claims on behalf of over fifty individuals who suffered s*xual assau!t and abuse at the hands of Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his associates,” the statement read. “This courageous group includes both men and women, many of whom were minors at the time of the abuse. Some reported their experiences to the police, while others did not. Each story is gut-wrenching and heartbreaking.”
The firm anticipates that the number of claimants will increase and has scheduled a press conference for next week to discuss the case further.
Diddy has already faced 11 lawsuits in the past year, with many plaintiffs alleging similar misconduct. He settled the first lawsuit filed by his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura but has denied the allegations in subsequent cases.
“The alleged incidents occurred at hotels, private residences, and the notorious ‘Freak Off’ parties hosted by Diddy. The violations against this group are shocking and can only be described as debauchery and depravity, perpetrated by powerful individuals against minors and the vulnerable,” the statement continued. “As this case unfolds, we expect the group seeking justice to expand, and many others may be implicated. We will hold a press conference early next week to share some of these stories as the nation grapples with the potential magnitude of this scandal. Our firm has a history of handling significant cases in the U.S., and we are honored to represent these brave individuals as we seek justice on their behalf.”
Diddy has been denied bail twice and will remain in custody until his upcoming trial, where he faces the possibility of life in prison if convicted.