Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a new civil lawsuit filed by his longtime stylist, Deonte Nash, who is accusing him of sexual battery, human trafficking, and other serious misconduct. The case emerges just weeks before Diddy’s sentencing in his separate criminal case, as reported by TMZ.
According to court documents obtained this week, Nash alleges that working for Diddy over the course of a decade turned his career ambitions into a nightmare. “The horrors Mr. Nash experienced continue to plague him even after his employment ended,” the filing states.
Nash’s attorneys argue that he endured “a decade of sexual and physical assault, sexual and verbal harassment, trafficking, degradation and humiliation, threats to his life and well-being, stalking, control, and psychological manipulation” while employed by Diddy.
The lawsuit highlights a number of incidents in detail, including a party in 2013 or 2014 in which Diddy allegedly exposed himself to Nash in front of other staff members.
The complaint also claims that Diddy frequently groped Nash without consent and made “unwanted, inappropriate, sexually charged” remarks. Attorneys say Diddy was fixated on Nash’s sexuality, often bringing it up in front of friends and colleagues, leaving Nash feeling objectified.
In addition to the alleged sexual harassment, Nash says Diddy was physically violent and made repeated threats to his life. According to the filing, Diddy allegedly told Nash that he was only alive because he allowed it, and used his influence and power to control him through fear.
The lawsuit further claims that the threats did not stop after Nash’s employment ended. His attorneys argue that he has continued to receive threats tied to his work for Diddy and that he still fears for his safety.
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Nash’s connection to Diddy was previously raised during the music mogul’s criminal trial, where Nash testified under oath. When asked during cross-examination whether he was considering a civil lawsuit, Nash responded at the time, “No, I’m focused on getting out of here.”
He clarified that while he had retained attorneys, it was “to protect me,” rather than to pursue a lawsuit.
The civil complaint, however, now seeks both compensatory and punitive damages and demands a jury trial.
This latest lawsuit adds to the growing list of legal troubles facing Combs, who has been under increasing scrutiny from both law enforcement and former associates.
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