Diddy is now dealing with a new sexual assault allegation.
Sean "Diddy" Combs, the embattled rapper,
is currently facing another sexual assault case as a woman has come forward with fresh accusations against him.
The complaint was filed in New York by former porn star Adria English,
marking the latest in a series of lawsuits filed against the star in recent months.
Despite being one of rap's most successful moguls,
Mr. Combs has consistently denied all allegations of sexual assault and physical abuse,
including the most recent ones. Reports suggest that he is now also under federal criminal investigation,
although there are no indications of imminent charges, according to NBC News.
His legal troubles have escalated following accusations made by his ex-girlfriend
Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura in November. Earlier this year, he issued an apology after
footage surfaced showing him attacking Ms. Ventura in a hotel hallway in 2016.
The new case in New York alleges that Mr. Combs "forced and coerced
(Ms. English) to engage in sex work for him" at parties, and threatened to sabotage her career
if she did not comply. A total of 33 allegations have been made against Mr. Combs and his associates in
Ms. English's 114-page filing, detailing events between 2004 and 2009.
His lawyer stated to
US media that "No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that
Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone,"
and expressed confidence that he will prevail against these and other baseless claims in court.
Ms. English is the latest among several women to come forward with claims against
Mr. Combs in recent months, following a lawsuit by Ms. Ventura that was settled by
Mr. Combs in November for an undisclosed amount.
She had accused him of rape and sexual trafficking
over a decade, although Mr. Combs' team clarified that the settlement did
not imply any admission of wrongdoing. Since then, various allegations of
sexual and physical abuse have been leveled against the rapper, with his
residences in Los Angeles and Miami, Florida,
being raided earlier this year as part of a federal investigation.