Diddy Files $50M Defamation Lawsuit Against Accusers

Entertainment2/2/2025
Diddy Files $50M Defamation Lawsuit Against Accusers
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Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against his accusers, including Courtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar Media Group. The lawsuit was filed on January 22 in the Southern District of New York, where Combs alleges that the defendants fabricated and broadcast false claims about him. The claims include possessing videos showing him involved in sexual misconduct with celebrities and minors. Combs' attorney Erica Wolff stated that the complaint should serve as a warning that intentional falsehoods will no longer be tolerated. The lawsuit seeks $50 million in damages, including punitive damages. This move by Combs comes as a response to the false allegations made against him, which he claims have caused him significant harm to his reputation. The lawsuit is a significant development in the ongoing controversy surrounding Combs, and it remains to be seen how the case will unfold. The defendants have yet to respond to the lawsuit, and it is unclear what their next steps will be.


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lawsuit filed: January 22 in the Southern District of New York

defendants: Courtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar Media Group

allegations: fabricated and broadcast false claims about Sean 'Diddy' Combs

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lawsuit filedJanuary 22 in the Southern District of New YorkJanuary 22 in the Southern District of New York
defendantsCourtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar Media GroupCourtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar Media Group
allegationsfabricated and broadcast false claims about Sean 'Diddy' Combsfabricated and broadcast false claims about Sean 'Diddy' Combs
claimspossessing videos showing him involved in sexual misconduct with celebrities and minorspossessing videos showing him involved in sexual misconduct with celebrities and minors
damages sought$50 million, including punitive damages$50 million, including punitive damages
statementCombs' attorney Erica Wolff said the complaint 'should serve as a warning that such intentional falsehoods... will no longer be tolerated'Combs' attorney Erica Wolff said the complaint 'should serve as a warning that such intentional falsehoods... will no longer be tolerated'

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