Sean “Diddy” Combs, 53, was arrested yesterday following shocking allegations of groping, physical violence, and threats made by former Danity Kane member Dawn Richard.
ALLEGATIONS AGAINST DIDDY
– Groping Richard on multiple occasions
– Physically assaulting ex-girlfriend Cassie
– Trapping Richard in a locked car for two hours
– Threatening Richard’s life
Richard claims Diddy manipulated her into submitting to his demands, saying, “Submission to his depraved demands was necessary for career advancement.”
DISTURBING ENCOUNTERS
Richard alleges she witnessed Diddy’s physical assaults on Cassie, including choking and strangling her. During a dinner with Ne-Yo, Usher, and Jimmy Lovine, Diddy allegedly punched Cassie in the stomach.
DIDDY’S RESPONSE
Diddy’s attorney, Erica Wolff, denied the claims, saying Richard’s “manufactured” allegations aim to extort money.
RICHARD’S ATTORNEY FIRES BACK
“It’s not up to women to give up career opportunities to dodge powerful men who behave badly,” said Lisa Bloom. “It’s up to men to conduct themselves honorably or, at minimum, legally.”
RAIDS AND CONSEQUENCES
Police seized “Freak Off supplies,” including over 1,000 bottles of baby oil, during raids on Diddy’s LA and Miami homes.
HOWARD UNIVERSITY TAKES ACTION
Howard University revoked Diddy’s honorary degree and returned his $1 million donation.
TRIAL LOOMS
Richard seeks restitution, compensatory, and punitive damages, with the amount to be determined at trial.