Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Prince Williams/WireimageSean “Diddy” Combs He filed a defamation suit against one of his accusers, their lawyers, and NewsNation.
According to court documents he obtained Us WeeklyDiddy, 55, filed a lawsuit against him in New York Courtney Burgess And his lawyer Ariel Mitchell On Wednesday, January 22nd. Burgess previously testified before a federal grand jury against Diddy claiming to have evidence of alleged involvement. “Weird” parties..
The filing also named Nexstar Media Inc., which operates NewsNation. Both Burgess and Mitchell appeared on the network's show Banfield in November 2024 to discuss the allegations against Diddy. (He was a music mogul Behind bars Since September 2024 after it was Accused of the charges Sex trafficking and extortion.)
The papers alleged that Burgess and Mitchell fabricated “outrageous lies” against Diddy so they could “gain social media fame, enrich themselves, and strip Mr. Combs of his reputation, livelihood, and right to a fair trial.”
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While appearing on NewsNation, Burgess He claimed to own it 11 flash drives allegedly containing videos of eight celebrities, six men and two women. Burgess claimed that “two to three” of the individuals were minors. In a January filing, Didi accused Burgess of lying and claiming that no such tape existed.
Didi – who is currently in prison He awaits trial Scheduled for May 5 – seeks at least $50 million in damages, including punitive damages, for harm caused by the “false and defamatory statements.”
In the papers, Diddy claimed that the “malicious lies” by Burgess, Mitchell and NewsNation caused him to suffer “significant damage to his reputation and economy.” In addition to the negativity on social media, Diddy claimed that “deliberately false and defamatory statements have also poisoned the minds” of potential jurors for Diddy's upcoming trial this year.
“Sean Diddy Combs takes a stand against malicious lies that have been fabricated and amplified by individuals seeking to profit at his expense,” Diddy’s attorney said. Erica Wolf He said in a statement. “These defendants deliberately fabricated and disseminated outrageous lies with reckless disregard for the truth. Their lies poisoned public perception and tainted the jury pool. This complaint should serve as a warning that such deliberate lies, which undermine Mr. Combs’ right to a fair trial, will not be tolerated.” anymore.
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Diddy's legal trouble began last year when a grand jury indicted him in September 2024. He was later arrested on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy and transportation for prostitution. The 14-page indictment alleged that Diddy “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him” for decades at his notorious parties, nicknamed “Freak-Offs.”
Diddy has repeatedly denied the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He remains detained at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after being denied bail on four separate appeals.
