Sean “Diddy” Combs faces new sex trafficking allegations in a lawsuit filed on Wednesday by a former porn star.
Adria English, who performed under the name Omunique, says in the lawsuit she “has lived her adult life with the memories of being trapped in a cycle of sex trafficking she never asked to be a part of and was chosen because Defendant Combs knew he could groom her.”
This is at least the tenth lawsuit filed against the rap mogul alleging physical abuse and sex trafficking. Combs settled a lawsuit in November that was brought by his ex-girlfriend Cassandra “Cassie” Ventura accusing him of sex trafficking and sex assault.
Combs apologized in a video statement in May after surveillance footage surfaced that appeared to show him attacking Ventura in a Los Angeles hotel in 2016, saying his actions in the footage were “inexcusable” and that he took “full responsibility.” Los Angeles County prosecutors declined to pursue charges against Combs after the video’s release. He has denied the sexual misconduct allegations in the lawsuits.
According to the latest lawsuit, English met Combs while she was working as a dancer at a club in New York. Her then-boyfriend, an aspiring model, auditioned for Combs’ company Sean John and was told he could work if English agreed to dance at parties Diddy hosted in the Hamptons and in Miami, according to the lawsuit.
“Plaintiff did not agree to a lifetime of aftermath of being used as a sexual pawn for the pleasure and financial benefit of others,” the lawsuit says.
In this Sept. 15, 2023, file photo, Sean “Diddy” Combs attends an album release party in New York.
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English claims she was made to drink alcohol and consume drugs and then “passed off” to be sexually assaulted, according to the lawsuit.
The lawsuit, filed in the Southern District of New York, also names a woman who English claims facilitated Diddy’s alleged sex trafficking operation. The complaint compares her to Ghislaine Maxwell, who was convicted and sentenced to prison for recruiting and grooming sex abuse victims for the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
The woman “was to Defendant Combs as Ghislaine Maxwell was to Jeffrey Epstein,” the lawsuit said. It added that without the “woman using her inherent good will as a woman to gain the trust of another woman, coordinating and acting as an avatar for Defendant Combs, Defendant Combs would be unable to execute his corrupt sex trafficking organization.”
Jonathan Davis, an attorney for Combs, denied the allegations in a statement to ABC News.
“No matter how many lawsuits are filed it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone,” the statement said. “We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason and without any proof. Fortunately, a fair and impartial judicial process exists to find the truth and Mr. Combs is confident he will prevail against these and other baseless claims in court.”
The woman accused in the lawsuit of facilitating the alleged sex trafficking operation did not immediately respond to ABC News’ request for comment.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, the renowned music mogul and entrepreneur, has recently been implicated in sex trafficking allegations in a lawsuit filed against him. The lawsuit, which was filed by a woman named Jane Doe, alleges that Combs and his former business partner, the late Kim Porter, were involved in a sex trafficking ring that exploited young women for their own financial gain.
According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe claims that she was recruited by Combs and Porter when she was just 17 years old and was forced into a life of prostitution and sexual exploitation. She alleges that she was trafficked to various locations across the country and was subjected to physical and emotional abuse by Combs and Porter.
These shocking allegations have sent shockwaves through the entertainment industry and have raised serious questions about the ethics and practices of some of its most powerful figures. Combs, who has built a successful career as a music producer, fashion designer, and entrepreneur, has vehemently denied the allegations and has vowed to fight them in court.
In a statement released by his legal team, Combs stated, “These allegations are completely false and baseless. I have never been involved in any form of sex trafficking or exploitation of women. I am confident that the truth will come out in court and I will be vindicated.”
Despite Combs’ denial of the allegations, the lawsuit has brought renewed attention to the issue of sex trafficking and exploitation in the entertainment industry. Many have called for a thorough investigation into these allegations and for greater accountability among those in positions of power.
It is important to note that these are just allegations at this point and that Combs is innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. However, the seriousness of the accusations should not be taken lightly, and it is crucial that they are thoroughly investigated to ensure justice for any potential victims.
As this case unfolds, it serves as a stark reminder of the dark underbelly of the entertainment industry and the need for greater awareness and action to combat sex trafficking and exploitation. It is imperative that we stand with victims, hold perpetrators accountable, and work towards creating a safer and more equitable industry for all.
