New York — Sean Combs, widely known as Diddy, recently secured a minor legal victory as part of ongoing court battles stemming from accusations by a former collaborator. Court documents revealed that Dawn Richard has withdrawn her claims against ten of Diddy’s businesses in her ongoing $3.5 million lawsuit. The dismissed companies include notable entities such as Bad Boy Entertainment and Daddy’s House Recording Studio.
Despite these retractions, Richard’s lawsuit persists against Diddy and several others, including Harve Pierre and Love Records, Inc. The dismissal of claims was noted to be “without prejudice,” which allows Richard the option to reintroduce them in future legal action. Richard’s legal team has indicated plans to amend the complaint, suggesting that the legal conflict is far from resolved.
During proceedings, Diddy’s attorneys did not contest Richard’s request for an amended complaint but asserted that her upcoming claims would ultimately be ineffective. They also pointed out that she has already withdrawn one of the more serious allegations, specifically the human trafficking claim under New York law.
Richard, a former member of the music group Danity Kane, alleges she suffered severe mistreatment while working with Diddy. Her accusations include being inappropriately touched, being coerced into stripping during rehearsals, and enduring extreme conditions such as food and sleep deprivation. Additionally, she claimed wage theft and threats to her safety, warning that those who spoke out could “go missing.”
Diddy’s legal team has vehemently denied the allegations, describing them as unfounded and exaggerated. This lawsuit is among over 60 legal challenges the music mogul is currently confronting, which include serious accusations related to abuse, racketeering, and sex trafficking.
In a related development earlier this week, a judge dismissed 21 out of 22 claims in a separate $60 million sexual assault lawsuit involving Sara Rivers, a former member of the group Da Band, due to the age of the majority of the claims. Earlier this year, Diddy faced a federal trial where he was acquitted of substantial racketeering and sex trafficking charges, but he was found guilty of lesser charges concerning the transportation of individuals for prostitution and is awaiting sentencing set for October 3.
As Diddy navigates this complex legal landscape, the implications of these cases could have lasting effects on his career and reputation within the entertainment industry.
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