Embattled music producer Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him and a Bad Boy Records music executive of sexually assaulting a 17-year-old in 2003. Combs’ lawyers have called the allegations false and hideous, stating that the lawsuit was a stunt and had passed the legal time to bring such claims.
The lawsuit was filed in December by a woman under the pseudonym Jane Doe, who alleged that Combs, Bad Boy Records executive Harvey Pierre, and another assailant raped her when she was 17 after trafficking her across state lines in 2003. The lawsuit claims that the woman suffered emotional distress and shame as a result of the alleged assault.
Combs’ response to the lawsuit denies the allegations, stating that they have caused damage to his reputation and business standing. The motion requested the dismissal of the lawsuit to prevent further reputational injury.
Combs is facing multiple civil suits with disturbing accusations, including abuse and sexual assault by multiple victims spanning over 30 years. Several accusers claim they were teens when allegedly assaulted by him. Combs has denied all allegations made against him.
Federal investigators raided two homes belonging to Combs in March as part of an ongoing sex trafficking investigation. Details about the raids have been sparse, but reports suggest they were related to the investigation.
If you or someone you know needs help, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 800-656-4673.
