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And they said, quote, these are just more examples of false claims being filed against Mr. Combs. No matter how many lawsuits are filed, especially by individuals who refuse to put their own names behind their claims, it won't change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone, man or woman, adult or minor. Mr. Combs remains confident he will prevail in court.

And they said, quote, these are just more examples of false claims being filed against Mr. Combs. No matter how many lawsuits are filed, especially by individuals who refuse to put their own names behind their claims, it won't change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone, man or woman, adult or minor. Mr. Combs remains confident he will prevail in court.

Alcalde said her client is still somewhat fearful of what could happen to him, and that's one of the reasons why he decided to file his lawsuit anonymously.

Alcalde said her client is still somewhat fearful of what could happen to him, and that's one of the reasons why he decided to file his lawsuit anonymously.

Alcalde points out there's this other layer of stigma for her client because he's a former sex worker. Sex workers, she says, are more vulnerable to these kinds of alleged crimes, and they're less likely to be believed when they do come forward. In Alcalde's experience, there's a fundamental motivation driving the kinds of sex crimes her client allegedly experienced.

Alcalde points out there's this other layer of stigma for her client because he's a former sex worker. Sex workers, she says, are more vulnerable to these kinds of alleged crimes, and they're less likely to be believed when they do come forward. In Alcalde's experience, there's a fundamental motivation driving the kinds of sex crimes her client allegedly experienced.

If you connect the dots across all the allegations swirling around Diddy, unchecked power is a common thread.

If you connect the dots across all the allegations swirling around Diddy, unchecked power is a common thread.

Lisa Bloom is an attorney representing another alleged victim, a singer named Don Rashard. In the 2000s, Rashard was in a group called Danity Kane, as well as Diddy Dirty Money. She first came into Diddy's orbit through the MTV reality show Making the Band. In the fall of 2024, Richard filed a civil lawsuit against Diddy, which was amended in March of 2025.

Lisa Bloom is an attorney representing another alleged victim, a singer named Don Rashard. In the 2000s, Rashard was in a group called Danity Kane, as well as Diddy Dirty Money. She first came into Diddy's orbit through the MTV reality show Making the Band. In the fall of 2024, Richard filed a civil lawsuit against Diddy, which was amended in March of 2025.

She alleges sexual assault and intimidation. She describes him in her lawsuit as having a, quote, vicious temper, and alleges she witnessed him beating his then-girlfriend, Cassie, including striking, choking, and strangling her.

She alleges sexual assault and intimidation. She describes him in her lawsuit as having a, quote, vicious temper, and alleges she witnessed him beating his then-girlfriend, Cassie, including striking, choking, and strangling her.

Attorneys for Combs said Richard had, quote, manufactured a series of false claims, all in the hopes of trying to get a payday, and they're expected to file a motion to dismiss her suit by mid-May. Attorney Lisa Bloom wouldn't comment on the specific allegations in Richard's suit, but she did tell ABC News about some of the larger forces she sees at play in this case.

Attorneys for Combs said Richard had, quote, manufactured a series of false claims, all in the hopes of trying to get a payday, and they're expected to file a motion to dismiss her suit by mid-May. Attorney Lisa Bloom wouldn't comment on the specific allegations in Richard's suit, but she did tell ABC News about some of the larger forces she sees at play in this case.

ABC Entertainment contributor Kelly Carter agrees. She says the allegations against Diddy amount to something much bigger than the actions of one powerful mogul.

ABC Entertainment contributor Kelly Carter agrees. She says the allegations against Diddy amount to something much bigger than the actions of one powerful mogul.

After the break, we tackle complicated questions about Diddy's legacy and how one woman who helped promote him early on now feels about her role in his rise.

After the break, we tackle complicated questions about Diddy's legacy and how one woman who helped promote him early on now feels about her role in his rise.

Why couldn't you just act right? In the mid-1990s, LaJoyce Brookshire oversaw PR for Arista Records, which was then Bad Boy's parent label. These days, she teaches at City College, and she's the author of the book Women Behind the Mic, Curators of Pop Culture. Back in the day, she and Diddy worked hand-in-hand to promote Bad Boy artists, including Diddy, or Puffy, as he was known then.

Why couldn't you just act right? In the mid-1990s, LaJoyce Brookshire oversaw PR for Arista Records, which was then Bad Boy's parent label. These days, she teaches at City College, and she's the author of the book Women Behind the Mic, Curators of Pop Culture. Back in the day, she and Diddy worked hand-in-hand to promote Bad Boy artists, including Diddy, or Puffy, as he was known then.