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Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing another serious legal claim, this time involving allegations from a former child actor.
An anonymous plaintiff, identified in court papers as John Doe, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles on Monday, June 8. The filing accuses Combs, 56, of sexually assaulting him in 2007, when the plaintiff was a minor working as a child actor.
Combs is currently serving a 50-month prison sentence in connection with federal sex-crime charges. His representative has strongly denied the new allegations.
Lawsuit Alleges Incident At Hollywood Hills Event
According to court documents obtained by USA TODAY, the alleged incident took place at a networking event in the Hollywood Hills.
The lawsuit claims Combs approached the plaintiff and asked to speak privately about possible career opportunities. The filing alleges Combs then led the minor into secluded rooms at the venue and gave him alcohol.
The plaintiff claims Combs then assaulted him despite his discomfort. The lawsuit further alleges that after the incident, Combs discussed a possible future role before leaving the room.
Combs’ Representative Denies Allegations
Combs’ representative, Juda Engelmayer, rejected the claims in a statement to USA TODAY.
“The allegations from this so-called nameless child actor are false and ridiculous,” Engelmayer said.
He accused the plaintiff of joining others seeking money through lawsuits and said Combs has never assaulted anyone, including a child.
“These allegations will be disproved like all the rest,” Engelmayer added.
Talent Agents Also Named In Lawsuit
The lawsuit also names other defendants, including talent agents who allegedly represented the plaintiff when he was a child actor.
The filing accuses those agents of negligence, claiming they placed the minor in settings where powerful adults could exploit or manipulate him. It also alleges they failed to provide proper protection, including an adult chaperone.
The plaintiff is bringing claims including childhood sexual assault, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent supervision of a minor and false imprisonment.
He is seeking unspecified damages, costs and fees. The plaintiff has also requested a jury trial.
For now, the case adds another high-profile legal battle to Combs’ already serious legal troubles. The allegations remain claims in a civil lawsuit, and Combs’ team is denying them outright.
