Houston attorney Tony Buzbee stated on Tuesday that he is representing 120 accusers who have filed allegations of sexual misconduct against Sean "Diddy" Combs. Buzbee added that he expects lawsuits to be filed within the next month, with most taking place in New York and Los Angeles. The musician is awaiting trial on charges of human trafficking for sexual purposes.
Over 3,280 People Came Forward, Lawyer Represents 120 Alleged Victims of Diddy
The lawyer described the victims as 60 men and 60 women, including 25 minors at the time of the alleged misconduct. Buzbee mentioned that one of the victims was as young as nine years old when they were subjected to abuse. The allegations span from 1991 to the present year. "This kind of sexual assault, sexual abuse, and exploitation should never occur in the United States or anywhere else," Buzbee said during a press conference.
Buzbee revealed that over 3,280 individuals have contacted his firm, claiming to be victims of Combs. After reviewing the claims, his firm chose to represent 120 people, while the remaining cases are still under review. Some of Buzbee's clients have reportedly spoken with the FBI.
In response to the accusations in Texas, Combs' lawyer stated that the rapper "cannot respond to every baseless claim in a reckless media circus." Combs’ attorney, Erica Wolff, declared in a statement that "Mr. Combs unequivocally and categorically denies the false and defamatory allegations that he sexually assaulted anyone, including minors." She added that he looks forward to proving his innocence and defending himself in court, where the truth will be determined based on evidence, not speculation.
The alleged assaults took place primarily at parties hosted in New York, California, and Florida, where individuals were reportedly given drinks spiked with drugs, according to Buzbee.
Combs is currently being held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on federal charges related to using his "power and prestige" to coerce drugged women into participating in sexual "performances" involving sex workers. He has pleaded not guilty to these charges, including those related to sex trafficking.
