Sean Combs denies rape allegation in court papers

Sean Combs has denied a rape allegation in court papers. The rapper and two others are accused of trafficking and raping an unidentified teenager in 2003.

The rapper Sean Combs and two other men are accused of trafficking then raping an unidentified teenager in 2003.

In December, a woman whose identity remains undisclosed filed a lawsuit against the rapper, alleging that he and two other individuals supplied her with excessive drugs and alcohol before sexually assaulting her in a restroom.

In documents submitted to the court on Tuesday, Combs refuted the allegations and raised doubts about the timing of the legal action. He also cast doubt on the authenticity of the photographs presented as evidence in the lawsuit.

Combs’ legal team stated that he was never involved in, witnessed, or had any knowledge of any misconduct, whether sexual or otherwise, involving the plaintiff. The response was filed in the Southern District of New York.

Furthermore, they contested the credibility of the case due to the two-decade delay between the purported assault and the filing of the lawsuit. They argued that this delay had prejudiced Combs’ ability to defend himself adequately and fairly in the proceedings.

The lawyers asserted, “For instance, certain evidence that could have been accessible had the lawsuit been promptly initiated may now be unavailable, lost, or compromised.”

In the original lawsuit, a woman known as Jane Doe claimed that in 2003, Pierre Harve, a longtime business partner of Combs, approached her, asserting a close friendship with the music mogul. Following a phone conversation with Combs, she was persuaded to board a private jet to New York, where she was taken to his Daddy’s House Recording Studio.

She alleges that Combs, Harve, and an unidentified third individual encouraged her to consume alcohol, following which she was allegedly “viciously” raped by all three men while drifting in and out of consciousness.

Her legal representatives stated that she could not have consented to sexual activity, especially with someone significantly older. They emphasized that the assault had caused “significant emotional distress and feelings of shame” that had affected her personal life and relationships for two decades.

The complaint included photos purportedly taken at the studio that night, one of which depicted her sitting on Combs’ lap.

In response, Pierre filed his own statement denying any involvement in the assault or witnessing anyone else assaulting the plaintiff.

Combs’ legal team argued that the lawsuit should be dismissed because they deemed the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Act, under which he was being sued, as “unconstitutional”.

According to them, an amendment to the act passed in 2022 had temporarily lifted the statute of limitations on gender-based violence cases, allowing victims of historical sexual abuse a two-year window to sue their attackers, regardless of the time passed since the assault.

Combs’ legal team contended that allowing the lawsuit to proceed would violate the defendant’s rights under the US Constitution and the New York State Constitution.

Last year saw the fourth legal action against Combs, as his ex-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura filed a lawsuit in November. She accused the record label executive of raping her in 2018 and subjecting her to years of sexual and physical abuse. The lawsuit was settled just two days later, with Ventura stating, “I have chosen to resolve this matter amicably on terms that I have some level of control over.”

Following that, two more individuals filed lawsuits against Combs the subsequent week. One claimed that Combs drugged and sexually assaulted her, later showing a video of the assault to others. The other woman alleged that Combs, along with another man, took turns raping her and her friend in the early 1990s.

Combs responded to these allegations with a statement denying all accusations against him. He expressed frustration, stating, “Enough is enough. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation, and my legacy.” He emphasized that he did not engage in any of the alleged misconduct and pledged to fight for his name, family, and the truth.

Combs, known for his work under the name Puff Daddy, gained fame by writing and producing hits for artists like Notorious B.I.G., Faith Evans, and Mary J Blige. Following Notorious B.I.G.’s murder in 1997, he launched a successful solo career, achieving a worldwide number one with the tribute song “I’ll Be Missing You.” Despite his success, Combs maintained a low profile after the sexual assault allegations emerged last year. He stepped down as chairman of his media company, Revolt, and parted ways with the drinks company Diageo, which marketed the “premium” vodka brand, Ciroc. Notably, Combs was absent from the Grammy Awards earlier this month, where his latest record, The Love Album: Off The Grid, was nominated for best progressive R&B album.

It’s a serious situation that has gravely impacted his reputation and raised a lot of questions. But in case you missed it, Diddy has come out and vigorously denied these allegations. He made it clear through his legal team that he is innocent and is ready to fight this battle in court. It’s undoubtedly a tough time for him, but it’s important to remember the principle of innocent until proven guilty. It’s a reminder to all of us to wait for the legal process to unfold before passing judgment. Let’s keep a close eye on how this unfolds and continue to support fairness and justice for both parties involved. Stay tuned for further updates.

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