Sean ‘P Diddy’ Combs was supported by his family on Thursday as they arrived at his sex trafficking trial.
Diddy appeared before a new judge on Thursday for a status hearing where his lawyers rose concern about the government allegedly leaking information to the press. The court also set the music mogul’s trial date for May 5. Despite the mostly administrative nature of the court appearance, Diddy was joined by his mother and six of his seven children – Quincy Brown, Justin Combs, Christian “King” Combs, Chance Combs, Jessie Combs and D’Lila.
Before Diddy’s arrest, he was hit with a slew of civil lawsuits, including one which named Kim Porter. The lawsuit filed in New York alleged that the music mogul’s supposed relationship with a fashion student “quickly manifested into an aggressive, coercive, and abusive relationship based on sex.”
According to court documents seen by The Mirror US, there were “four [alleged] terrifying sexual encounters.” The lawsuit details an alleged moment involving Kim. It is claimed that Diddy “forced Ms. Porter and [plaintiff] to take ecstasy” by purportedly pushing the pills down their throats.
Diddy was accused of drugging Kim ( Image:
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The plaintiff also alleged that Diddy “demanded Kim Porter to have sexual intercourse with [plaintiff].”
The plaintiff then alleged that before these incidents, Diddy had “promised to mentor her and help her by introducing her to music and fashion industry executives as well as assisting her to find work.”
She further claimed that the rapper showered her with gifts and affection, a tactic she refers to as “love bombing,” and even submitted a Valentine’s note allegedly signed by Diddy as evidence. According to court documents, the plaintiff asserted that he used his industry connections and invitations to exclusive events to keep her attached.
The lawsuit then outlines four reported encounters where she claims he drugged and sexually assaulted her multiple times. In one such incident, the plaintiff alleged it happened in public while a parking attendant observed, but did not intervene.
Diddy continues to deny any and all wrongdoing against him.
