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Sean “Diddy” Combs Sues Man Over Sex Tapes
Lawyers for Sean “Diddy” Combs filed a defamation lawsuit Wednesday against a man they said had falsely claimed to possess videos implicating the music mogul in sexual assaults on eight celebrities.
Defamation Lawsuit
The lawsuit, filed in federal court in New York City, accuses Courtney Burgess and his lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, of fabricating “outrageous lies” as part of an effort to potentially profit off of the media frenzy around Combs, who was indicted in September on sex trafficking charges.
No Such Videos Exist
Combs also sued Nexstar Media, saying its cable news network, NewsNation, aired Burgess’ allegations without looking into whether they were true. The videos, the lawsuit claimed, simply don’t exist.
Attorney’s Statement
“These defendants have willfully fabricated and disseminated outrageous lies with reckless disregard for the truth,” said Erica Wolff, an attorney for Combs. “Their falsehoods have poisoned public perception and contaminated the jury pool. This complaint should serve as a warning that such intentional falsehoods, which undermine Mr. Combs’s right to a fair trial, will no longer be tolerated.”
No Response from Defendants
Burgess and Mitchell did not immediately respond to emails from The Associated Press requesting comment. A phone call to Mitchell was not answered. A spokesperson for Nexstar Media Group declined to comment.
Combs’ Background
Combs, 55, has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges lodged against him after his September arrest. He has remained incarcerated, awaiting a May 5 trial, after judges refused to grant him bail.
Federal Lawsuit
The federal lawsuit alleges that rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z raped a minor along with Sean “Diddy” Combs at a house party hosted in 2000.
Burgess’ Claims
After Combs was arrested, Burgess began giving interviews with reporters, social media personalities and true crime podcasters in which he claimed to have been given flash drives with incriminating evidence by the late actor and model Kim Porter, a longtime partner of Combs and mother of four of his children.
No Videos Released
But the videos Burgess claims to possess have never become public. Some people close to Porter told The New York Times for a story published in November that they had never heard of Burgess and doubted his claims. Burgess has acknowledged that he doesn’t know Combs personally.
Conclusion
The lawsuit claims that both Burgess and Mitchell have fabricated the allegations, and the videos they claim to possess do not exist. The lawsuit seeks damages and a trial by jury to clear Combs’ name and reputation.
FAQs
Q: What is the lawsuit about?
A: The lawsuit is about Sean “Diddy” Combs’ defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess and his lawyer, Ariel Mitchell, over false claims of sex tapes.
Q: What are the allegations?
A: The allegations are that Burgess and Mitchell have fabricated “outrageous lies” about Combs’ involvement in sexual assaults on eight celebrities.
Q: Are the videos real?
A: No, the videos do not exist, according to the lawsuit.
Q: What is the purpose of the lawsuit?
A: The purpose of the lawsuit is to clear Combs’ name and reputation, and to hold Burgess and Mitchell accountable for their false claims.
