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Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Accused in Civil Lawsuit of 2000 Assault on a Minor
Jay-Z and Diddy caught up in civil lawsuit together.
Jay-Z, born Shawn Carter, and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs have been named in a federal civil lawsuit accusing them of raping a 13-year-old girl in 2000. Filed under New York’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, the suit adds to mounting legal troubles for Combs, who faces several similar allegations.
The accuser, identified as “Jane Doe,” alleges the assault occurred at a house party following the MTV Video Music Awards. She claims she was driven to the party by a limousine driver who purportedly worked for Combs. According to the lawsuit, the assault involved Carter and Combs, with an unnamed female celebrity also present.
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Timeline of Events
- 2000: The alleged incident took place after the VMAs at a private party, where the accuser claims she was drugged and raped.
- October 2023: The initial lawsuit was filed naming Combs.
- December 2023: The lawsuit was refiled to include Carter as a defendant.
The suit alleges that Doe, after arriving at the party, was offered a drink that made her feel disoriented. She claims to have been taken to a room where the alleged assault occurred. Following the incident, she says she escaped to a gas station and called her father.
Both Carter and Combs have denied the allegations. Combs is currently in custody on unrelated federal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking. His trial is scheduled for May 2024. Attorneys for Carter and Combs have yet to publicly comment on the latest lawsuit.
This lawsuit represents the latest in a series of legal challenges for Combs, who faces multiple allegations of sexual misconduct. The case against Carter marks the first time another high-profile figure has been implicated in these lawsuits.
The accuser seeks unspecified damages, underscoring the ongoing scrutiny of high-profile figures in the entertainment industry amidst calls for accountability and justice for victims.
