Diddy Photographed With Alleged Male Victim At 1998 White Party
Diddy was reportedly photographed with one of his alleged male victims in a photo from 1998. Page Six reports that they have obtained photos from one of Combs’ White Parties, with one of them including a shot of him with the unidentified male. The unnamed male, who was 16 at the time, could be seen in the photo with Sean Combs, 28 at the time, in the Hamptons. Combs’ arm was seen draped around the teenager on a lawn in front of the festivities.
John Doe filed a lawsuit on Monday (Oct. 14) alleging that Combs sexually assaulted him during the day of that photo. Doe claims that the disgraced mogul said he “had the look of a star” and then demanded him to “remove his pants.” Doe alleged that Combs told him that the act was a “rite of passage” in the music industry to become a star, asking the kid, “Don’t you want to break into the business?”
Out of fear, Doe claims to have conceded to Combs’ demands, acting out of “anxiety” and “fear.” While he didn’t reportedly know it then, Doe realized over the years that Combs sexually assaulted him that day.
“As a result of Combs’ sexual assault onto John Doe while he was a minor, John Doe experienced damages including pain and suffering, mental anguish, physical impairment and emotional torment,” the lawsuit reads. “Because of Combs’ power and notoriety, Plaintiff was afraid to report what had happened. John Doe became yet another sexual assault victim of Combs through the same pattern and abuse of influence Combs exercised over others previously.”
John Doe was one of six people who recently filed a suit against the Bad Boy Records founder on Monday, with others claiming he raped, abused, and threatened them over the years.
Sean Combs’ team responded to the allegations, telling the outlet that Doe’s claims were unfounded, stating that their client “has never sexually assaulted anyone… adult or minor, man or woman.”
“The press conference and 1-800 number that preceded today’s barrage of filings were clear attempts to garner publicity. Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts, their legal defenses, and the integrity of the judicial process,” the statement to the outlet read.
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