Sean Combs sued over alleged sexual assault of child actor in 2007

New lawsuit alleges Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sexually assaulted child actor at 2007 industry event

Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a new civil lawsuit alleging the sexual assault of a minor nearly two decades ago.

According to court documents filed in Los Angeles on June 8, an anonymous plaintiff identified as John Doe alleges that the music executive and rapper sexually assaulted him in 2007 while he was working as a child actor.

The lawsuit claims the alleged incident took place at a networking event in the Hollywood Hills, where the plaintiff says he met Combs and was invited to discuss potential career opportunities in private.

According to the filing, Combs allegedly led the minor to a secluded area of the venue and provided him with alcohol.

The plaintiff further alleges that Combs then engaged in inappropriate sexual conduct despite being told that the minor was uncomfortable. The lawsuit claims Combs later told the accuser he would “see where they would go from there for the role he had in mind” before leaving the room.

Combs has denied the allegations through his representative, Juda Engelmayer, who said in a statement: “The allegations from this so-called nameless child actor are false and ridiculous. He's just another hater in a long list of people trying to get in on the money gravy train encouraged by personal injury lawyers. Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone – and that includes any child! These allegations will be disproved like all the rest.”

In addition to Combs, the lawsuit names talent agents who allegedly represented the plaintiff during his childhood acting career.

The filing alleges they were negligent in placing him in situations where he could encounter powerful adults in the entertainment industry without adequate safeguards.

The plaintiff is pursuing claims including childhood sexual assault, sexual battery, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligent supervision of a minor and false imprisonment. He is seeking unspecified damages, costs and fees and has requested a jury trial.