Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs has been accused of sexually assaulting a nine-year-old boy after a further 120 abuse victims have came forward.
The rapper’s legal woes are deepening, however he has denied the latest claim, according to his lawyer.
Combs, who is currently being held in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center, is facing allegations after being arrested in New York City last month. He has been accused of racketeering, sex trafficking by force, and transportation for purposes of prostitution – allegations he has furiously denied, reports the Mirror.
Combs, 54, has performed under the names Diddy, Puff Daddy, P. Diddy. His lawyer said he “cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a reckless media circus.”
On Tuesday, the 120 new alleged victims were revealed by Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee, who stepped forward to declare he is representing the new victims who claim to have cases against the rapper that span the past 25 years. Of the 120 new victims, 25 claim they were were underage when the alleged abuse happened.
Buzbee added that the youngest victims were aged 9, 14, and 15 as he spoke at a press conference in Houston, Texas. Speaking of one of the alleged victims, Buzbee said in his press conference: “This individual, who was 9 years old at the time, was taken to an audition in New York City with Bad Boy Records. This individual was sexually abused allegedly by Sean Combs and several other people at the studio in the promise to both his parents and to him himself of getting a record deal.”
And added: “Other boys were there to audition as well. All of them were trying to land a record deal. All of them were minors.” When asked of the new allegations, a spokesperson for Combs told The Mirror this evening: “As Mr. Combs’ legal team has emphasised, he cannot address every meritless allegation in what has become a reckless media circus.”
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They added: “That said, Mr. Combs emphatically and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors. He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court, where the truth will be established based on evidence, not speculation.”
Buzbee has encouraged others to step forward and report crimes against the rapper if they feel they are victims. He said in his statement: “If you’re out there, and you have been victimised, you are not alone. There is a great strength in numbers.” It is expected that the vast majority of complaints against the musician will be filed in courts in New York City and Los Angeles.
Last month, the music world was rocked when Combs was arrested in New York City and charged with Racketeering Conspiracy, Sex Trafficking and Transportation to Engage in Prostitution. Legal documents showed the extent of the charges Combs is facing in the three counts held against him.
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