{"id":2482640,"date":"2026-06-30T22:15:19","date_gmt":"2026-06-30T22:15:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/?p=2482640"},"modified":"2026-06-30T22:15:19","modified_gmt":"2026-06-30T22:15:19","slug":"sean-diddy-combs-sued-by-former-child-actor-for-alleged-sexual-assault","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/celebrity.land\/en\/sean-diddy-combs-sued-by-former-child-actor-for-alleged-sexual-assault\/","title":{"rendered":"Sean (Diddy) Combs sued by former child actor for alleged sexual assault"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><\/p>\n<div>\n<div class=\"ttsIcon-cIBsl\"><\/div>\n<div>\n<p>Listen to this article<\/p>\n<p>Estimated 4 minutes<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"toggletip-tKLKF ttsToggleTip-DSCNQ\"><button type=\"button\" class=\"toggletipInfoButton-yoX4E\" aria-label=\"More information\" aria-controls=\":R89qn5:\" aria-describedby=\":R89qn5:\" aria-expanded=\"false\"><svg width=\"24\" height=\"24\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" focusable=\"false\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><path d=\"M11 7H13V9H11V7ZM11 11H13V17H11V11ZM12 2C6.48 2 2 6.48 2 12C2 17.52 6.48 22 12 22C17.52 22 22 17.52 22 12C22 6.48 17.52 2 12 2ZM12 20C7.59 20 4 16.41 4 12C4 7.59 7.59 4 12 4C16.41 4 20 7.59 20 12C20 16.41 16.41 20 12 20Z\" fill=\"black\"\/><\/svg><\/button><\/p>\n<p>The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. 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We are working with our partners to continually review and improve the results.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<p><em><strong>WARNING: This article contains graphic content and may affect those who have experienced\u200b \u200b\u200b\u200bsexual violence or know someone affected by it.<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sean (Diddy) Combs is being sued by an unnamed former child actor who alleges Combs sexually assaulted him at a Hollywood networking event in May 2007.<\/p>\n<p>The disgraced hip-hop mogul is currently serving a 50-month sentence in federal prison after being convicted on prostitution-related charges.\u00a0<\/p>\n<p>Here\u2019s what we know.\u00a0<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What are the allegations?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to a legal document obtained by CBC News, at a 2007 event in the Hollywood Hills, Combs allegedly told the young actor \u2014 who filed the lawsuit as JOHN YH ROE \u2014 that he thought he&#8217;d be a good candidate for an upcoming project he was producing.<\/p>\n<p>The lawsuit alleges that Combs then asked to speak with him privately about &#8220;some potential opportunities&#8221; before leading him to a backroom and shutting the door.<\/p>\n<p>There, Combs allegedly offered the minor some of his alcoholic beverage before beginning to touch him, despite the actor communicating &#8220;he did not feel comfortable with the way Defendant Combs was touching him.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s then alleged that Combs pulled down the young actor\u2019s pants and underwear, before performing oral sex on the minor while touching himself.<\/p>\n<p>The civil complaint does not specify the plaintiff\u2019s age at the time of the alleged encounter but notes that &#8220;at all times relevant, and in or around May 2007, Plaintiff was a minor child under the age of 18.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The plaintiff, who is also suing his former agents who were representing him at the time, filed the complaint on June 8 and is requesting a civil jury trial.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>What does Combs&#8217;s team say?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>CBC News reached out to Combs&#8217;s representatives, who provided a statement denying the allegations.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;This is a lie and completely made up. Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted anyone,&#8221; wrote Juda S. Engelmayer, a spokesperson for Combs.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;These allegations will be disproven like all of the rest. He is going to pursue all avenues he can to defend himself and make sure those who start and spread lies are held responsible.&#8221;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why is Combs in prison?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Last year, Combs was found guilty of two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution and is\u00a0currently serving a sentence of <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/entertainment\/diddy-sentencing-1.7650241\" target=\"_blank\">more than four years<\/a> at New Jersey\u2019s Fort Dix federal prison.<\/p>\n<p>He was <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/entertainment\/sean-diddy-combs-trial-wrap-1.7569344\" target=\"_blank\">convicted by a jury<\/a> of two counts of violating the Mann Act but acquitted on more serious charges of racketeering, conspiracy and sex trafficking.<\/p>\n<p>The investigation into Combs largely stemmed from his &#8220;freak-off&#8221; sex parties, where prosecutors alleged some people were forced to participate against their will.<\/p>\n<p>The ruling attracted considerable media attention at the time, including <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/entertainment\/diddy-verdict-1.7575676\" target=\"_blank\">speculation \u2014 and criticism<\/a>\u2014 around the relatively light sentence he received.<\/p>\n<p>In late 2023, former girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who served as a key witness at the federal trial, sued Combs for rape and physical abuse. The lawsuit was settled.<\/p>\n<p>Since then, he\u2019s been sued by several people but continually denies wrongdoing in civil suits.<\/p>\n<p>Combs made attempts to shorten his sentence, including asking U.S. President Donald Trump for a <a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.cbc.ca\/news\/world\/trump-pardons-maxwell-diddy-1.7652792\" target=\"_blank\">pardon.<\/a><\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p><em>Support is available for anyone who has been sexually assaulted. You can access crisis lines and local support services through this <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.canada.ca\/en\/department-national-defence\/services\/benefits-military\/health-support\/sexual-misconduct-response\/resources-search-tool.html\" target=\"_blank\">Government of Canada website<\/a><em> or the <\/em><a rel=\"nofollow\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/endingviolencecanada.org\/sexual-assault-centres-crisis-lines-and-support-services\/\" target=\"_blank\">Ending Sexual Violence Association of Canada database<\/a><em>. \u200b\u200bIf you&#8217;re in immediate danger or fear for your safety or that of others around you, please call 911.<\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><em> \u2018 The preceding article may include information circulated by third parties \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n<p><em> \u2018 Some details of this article were extracted from the following source www.cbc.ca \u2019 <\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Listen to this article Estimated 4 minutes The audio version of this article is generated by AI-based technology. 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