Diddy is facing a barrage of new lawsuits over the weekend, due to the closing after Friday (February 28) of a “lookback window” on New York City’s Gender Motivated Violence Act. Among them is a suit by a singer on the mogul’s TV show Making the Band, Sara Rivers.
Rivers, who is demanding at least $60 million in damages, is suing a whole host of executives and companies alongside Diddy. The complaint, filed in federal court in New York on Friday (February 28) and viewed by HipHopDX, cites “extreme emotional distress impacting nearly every aspect of Plaintiff’s life and personal relationships” as a result of her time on the show.
Rivers’ suit alleges that she was subject to “inhumane” treatment during filming, including control of her eating and sleeping schedule; being forced to share a room with four men despite being married; being made to do uncompensated manual labor; and being mocked for her appearance. She also said that Diddy “interfered” with her music career for years following her time on the show, including by sabotaging multiple record deals.
The suit also accuses the mogul of sexual harassment and assault, recounting an alleged incident where “Diddy used his left hand to adjust collar of her jacket and then ran his left hand across her breasts, while repeating the phrase if she needs anything to let him know.”
Diddy’s legal team issued a statement to HipHopDX about the suit.
“This is yet another example of false claims being filed against Mr. Combs,” they wrote. “No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone—man or woman, adult or minor. We live in a world where anyone can file a lawsuit for any reason. With the deadline for New York’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act expiring tomorrow, it’s clear that opportunists are rushing to file last-minute, meritless claims. Mr. Combs remains confident he will prevail in court.”
Rivers’ attorney in the case is Ariel Mitchell — one of the people against whom Diddy filed a $50 million defamation suit in January.
The complaint, which also names grand jury witness Courtney Burgess and media conglomerate Nexstar, the parent company of NewsNation, claims that the parties deliberately fabricated accusations against him and broadcast them without due diligence.
Burgess claimed in various interviews that he was in possession of videos of Diddy committing sexual assault against other celebrities, including minors.
Burgess also stated on air that the Bad Boy boss’ late former partner, Kim Porter, provided him with a copy of her memoir and videos of him sexually assaulting celebrities and children.
I saw Chopper’s interview on the Art of Dialogue. He told some wild stories about Sara. If what he said is true about her, which I believe is, I don’t buy it. She’s one of the few people suing the Diddler who I DON’T believe .
Black men are evil our voices matter women voices matter!
@GoStag I never said they didn’t matter. But this particular woman I don’t believe at all. Are you suggesting that no female in history has ever fabricated or embellished a story for a payday ?
There’s more than just Diddy. Jay-Z, Beyonce, Snoop, Dre, Russell Simmons, Obama, Mary J, Usher, Scooter Braun, Eminem, 50 Cent, LeBron, a bunch of these weirdos.
How do you know that? Did all of those celebrities play with your bootyhole ? It takes a lot of courage to admit this, good for you
I’m filing a lawsuit too. He Sexually Assaulted my brother in laws neighbor’s friend’s cousin second removed baby sister’s uncle in a Walmart parking lot while wearing a silver shiny suit while playing I’ll Be Missing You. I want some compensation dammit.
These people are victims but black men never see it do you you’re all just evil and ignorant holding black people back as a whole.
Blah blah blah blah black men blah blah blah victim blah blah evil blah blah I’m just looking for any excuse to start any argument blah blah
Why couldn’t he assaulted me? I’m an Ovo fanboy so we’re always ready for some ground and pound.
you are obviously a troll and a homophobic troll who makes a mockery of being homosexual gtfo
And you’re about to be my bitch tonight if you keep playing with me. I need a new boy toy
you come to my house and say that to my face
What’s your address. You better suck my dick when I get there.
We should be using him for those wack ass albums, the fruity clothing line, and for that rainbow water he sold as alcohol.
well the trial is in may don’t be surprised if it is delayed imo i think he will be locked up you know all these allegations they are to do with sex sean it seems to me he has his way there is consent at times he can be violent i just think brother get your shit together stop being a piece of shit he is catholic think about god think about what he wants…
Who’s down for some Bad Boy butt stuff. Just slap on the baby oil, pass out, and wake up after being turned into a cream filled donut. Take That, Take That.
Sara? You can’t r@p3 the willing. She wanted the fame and the money so she hooked up with Diddy while she was married. GTFOH thot.
You’re disgusting! Ban all these disgusting men defending Diddy they’re just like Kanye!
Excuse you?! 🤬 How dare you accuse a black woman of that! Black women needs to abandon all you loser incels
@Dee Shanell Nobody’s defending the Diddler. He’s clearly a POS who will likely spend the rest of his days in prison. But that doesn’t mean everyone who’s suing him is telling the truth. Especially her. And people of all races lie to try to get money. Save your race card for another day
Why are all these people coming for Puff.. Yeah he did some dumb shit but everything bout to hit the fan when his trial starts he can bring down the whole industry and more.. First they gonna make him outta of liar to protect all the names that he can say that was down with all this stuff..Then they gonna let the wolves have him.. Not one person said that it was guns involved.. They done that shit cause they wanted to.. Where are the blood test, where are the cameras? Don’t believe everything these Caucasians and Negroid people tell you..Puff should have never put his hands on Cassie..That was his downfall..
Look at that face. You can’t tell me that he’s not homo and a serial r@p!$-
Diddy was a pawn of the zionists but none of you wake up
Did you retards just learn the word zionist?
Yeah, he just learned how to use Google Search all by himself. Only one word tho but it’s a start. Too bad he’s still mentally handicapped.
Chopper aired out all the dirty laundry.. this lawsuit is her trying to clear her name and get some money. Again, 20+ years you waited to sue for sexual harassment???
Nope. Not buying this one either. Idc.
Black women been doing this for years tearing down the black man with this greed for money they have of all people diddy one of the wealthiest black men the white man started to tear him down and the black women are finishing it
Diddy’s trials alone are going to keep the courts backed up for a record number of years.
He should get punched in the face.