Sean “Diddy” Combs denies “fictional” gang rape allegations as part of new legal defense

Sean “Diddy” Combs has issued a legal response denying claims that he gang-raped a 17-year-old girl in 2003. This was just one of four separate sexual assault allegations made against the R&B artist late last year.

The plaintiff, Jane Doe, claimed she was flown on a private jet from Michigan to Combs’ recording studio in New York. After being given copious amounts of drugs and alcohol, the plaintiff claimed she was raped by three people, including Combs and Harve Pierre, the president of Bad Boy Entertainment.

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Led by attorney Shawn Holley, Combs declared in federal court on February 20 that the Jane Doe claims were “completely fictitious.” They also responded to the photos provided by the plaintiff – which show her sitting on Combs’ lap in his recording studio – by arguing that the photos may have been faked or taken out of context.

“Under no circumstances did he engage in, witness, or be presently unaware of any misconduct, sexual or otherwise, involving Plaintiff,” the document says.

Combs’ lawyers also claim that these allegations are unconstitutional because his accuser’s “decision to wait more than two decades” has impaired his “ability to fully and fairly defend himself.”

“Some or all of the evidence that would otherwise have been available if the lawsuit had been initiated promptly may be unavailable, lost or compromised,” Combs’ attorneys wrote. The lawsuit against Combs was filed under the Gender-Based Violence Victims Protection Act, which allows cases to be filed with significant time delays outside of standard statutes of limitations.

They further write: “The absence of evidence has a significant impact on the defendant’s ability to defend against material aspects of the plaintiff’s claims.” The identification, availability and recollections of witnesses are likely due to the significant amount of time that has passed since the alleged incident has passed, endangered.”

Provided in a statement diversityDouglas Wigdor, Jane Doe’s attorney, writes: “The deeply disturbing allegations made by multiple women against the defendants speak for themselves. The ridiculous claims that the photos are somehow fake and that the law in question is unconstitutional are nothing more than desperate attempts to conjure up a defense where none exists.”

In her first complaint, Jane Doe’s attorney alleges that Diddy and the other defendants “preyed” on her as high school teenagers and eventually involved her in a sex trafficking scheme that involved “providing her with drugs and alcohol.” and transport them to New on a private jet.” York City.”

“As a result of the rape by Mr. Combs, Mr. Pierre and the third assailant, Ms. Doe suffered significant emotional distress and feelings of shame that have plagued her life and personal relationships for 20 years,” the complaint states.

The woman decided to come forward after reading about another lawsuit from Casandra Ventura, the R&B star known as Cassie, who accused Combs of raping and beating her for over a decade. Combs quickly settled the lawsuit with Ventura, but maintained his innocence.

Combs also issued his response in early December, writing, “For the past few weeks, I have sat in silence and watched as people attempted to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy.” I have been targeted by people who are on seeking a quick payday, disgusting allegations were made. Let me be clear: I did none of the terrible things I am accused of. I will fight for my name, my family and for the truth.”

Following news of the first three allegations, Combs resigned as chairman of Revolt, the music television network he founded in 2013.

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