A man accusing Sean 'Diddy' Combs of assaulting him at the age of 16 has shared a photo of them together at one of Diddy's famous White Parties.
In a court filing submitted on Monday, the man, identified as John Doe, alleged that Diddy assaulted him at the 1998 event, where numerous celebrities were in attendance.
Courtesy: US District Court
The court document claimed, "There existed something sinister - a dark underbelly of crime, sex trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, bribery and prostitution."
It further accused Combs of being "a menace to society, women and children." Diddy has denied all allegations.
The filing also speculated about the large amount of baby oil found in Diddy's home after his arrest, suggesting it could relate to "allegations of Combs dousing victims in lotions or similar body oils... laced with GBH, so that the drug would be absorbed through the victim’s skin and make it easier to assault him or her."
Diddy's White Parties were once considered some of the most exclusive events in the social scene, frequented by numerous A-list celebrities.
According to attorney Tony Buzbee, who claims to represent around 120 alleged victims of Diddy, these parties were central to Combs' alleged misconduct.
"[He] would tell victims, 'this is what it takes to be famous, what are you willing to do to become a star?'"
John Doe was 16 and living in New York City when he received an invitation to the 1998 White Party in the Hamptons, a highly coveted opportunity.
The court filing stated, "When he received the invitation, he felt like he finally had the opportunity to rub shoulders with the who's who of the industry. He thought it could be his chance to break into the music industry."
The filing continued, "As John Doe entered, he spotted countless celebrities and A-listers who form the music and entertainment industry. He recognized faces he had seen on TV and on the big screen."
While making his way through the crowd, the young boy was heading toward the restroom when he "unexpectedly bumped into Combs," according to the filing.
"Shocked, John Doe found himself face to face with Combs, a titan in the music industry, standing right in front of him at his own party."
The picture included in the court filing was allegedly taken during this moment of interaction.
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