Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing new accusations after being sued for an alleged rape. A woman named Thalia Graves has claimed that the 54-year-old musician and a friend sexually assaulted her at his Bad Boy Records studio in New York City, with the incident allegedly being filmed.
Graves alleges that both Diddy and his head of security violently raped her in 2001. In her lawsuit, she reveals that she has struggled with suicidal thoughts since the incident. She claims she was dating one of Diddy’s employees at the time and was lured into a private meeting with the rapper and his security guard, during which she was given a drink.
According to a copy of the lawsuit obtained by the Mirror, Graves believes her drink was “likely laced with a drug,” causing her to briefly lose consciousness. She claims she awoke to find herself bound and restrained while Diddy and his security guard continued to assault her.
The lawsuit also states that Graves refrained from reporting the crime out of fear that Diddy and his associate could use their power to ruin her life. She continues to suffer from severe depression, anxiety, and panic attacks as a result of the alleged assault. Graves further claims she learned last year that a video of the attack had been shown to several men, adding to her trauma.
These new accusations emerge while Diddy remains incarcerated, facing multiple serious charges, including sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. He was arrested by Homeland Security Investigations agents on September 16.
Despite his legal team’s attempts to secure bail, he has been denied twice and continues to plead not guilty. His next court appearance is scheduled for early October. According to his legal team, Diddy remains “strong, healthy, and focused on his defense,” and they expressed confidence in both his legal team and the truth.
On Tuesday, it was reported that Diddy had been moved to a section of the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, that offers “greater protection.” The unit, described as a barracks-style area, houses 18 to 20 inmates requiring extra security, including high-profile defendants and those cooperating with investigations. This area is considered part of the general population but with heightened security measures.
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