Sean "Diddy" Combs, renowned hip-hop artist and music producer, is once more embroiled in a sexual abuse scandal. This time, the accusations stem from a lawsuit filed by Joi Dickerson-Neal, who alleges that the incident occurred in January 1991, when she was a student at Syracuse University. In the lawsuit, Dickerson-Neal claims that Combs deliberately drugged her and subjected her to sexual abuse.
CNN reports that Combs also recorded the incident and later shared the video among his acquaintances, further adding to her distress. The lawsuit states that, due to the drugs, Dickerson-Neal lacked the capacity to resist his advances. The incident left her life in disarray and she was hospitalized shortly afterwards due to severe depression.
Interestingly, this new lawsuit is referenced in Dickerson-Neal's complaint as being inspired by the filing of a lawsuit by Combs' ex-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, which was settled just a day later. Ventura had accused Combs of rape and physical abuse.
The timing of Dickerson-Neal's lawsuit is noteworthy, as it follows the expiration of a deadline associated with the "Adult Survivors Act" in the US state of New York. This act allows adult victims of sexual abuse to file civil lawsuits for acts that were previously time-barred.
The allegations against Combs have elicited widespread attention in the entertainment industry, particularly in the realm of rap and music production. In addition to Dickerson-Neal's lawsuit, Combs was also sued by Ventura a week prior, citing allegations of rape and physical abuse.
While the details of Dickerson-Neal's lawsuit closely parallel Ventura's, there are some distinct differences. For instance, the alleged incident dates back to 1991, while Ventura's claims span from 2009 to 2018. Also, Ventura's lawsuit includes more detailed accounts of Combs' behavior during their relationship, including instances of forced sexual acts with multiple men and physical abuse.
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Enrichment Data: In addition to the allegations of drugging, sexual assault, and video recording, Dickerson-Neal's lawsuit alleges human trafficking and revenge porn. The lawsuit states that Combs used his position of power to manipulate her, drug her, and record the assault for his own gratification. The revenge porn allegation arises from Combs' sharing of the video with others.
