Miami, Florida – Emilio Estefan, husband of renowned singer Gloria Estefan, is contemplating a lawsuit against one of the individuals who accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of misconduct at a party in 2015. This allegation is connected to an incident that reportedly occurred at Diddy’s Miami residence during a gathering for his son, Christian Combs.
In an interview with TMZ on August 23, Gloria Estefan dismissed the claims, asserting that the allegations were exaggerated fantasies. “I wasn’t worried about it. It’s just fantasy,” the 67-year-old remarked.
The lawsuit, filed by Manzaro Joseph earlier this year, alleges that he was transported through a tunnel under Estefan’s property to Diddy’s premises, where he claims to have been sexually assaulted and subjected to degrading acts. Initially, both Emilio and Diddy were named as defendants because of this supposed passageway connecting their residences.
Adding to the complexity, Gloria Estefan stated that she was present during the alleged incident and noticed that Joseph was in distress, wanting to call for medical assistance. However, she contends that her husband intervened at that moment. On July 24, the court dismissed the claims against Emilio, allowing Joseph the opportunity to amend his lawsuit.
Emilio, 72, emphasized that the couple had no involvement with the accusations against Diddy. He pointed out discrepancies in Joseph’s narrative, including the mention of Jay-Z and Beyoncé’s attendance at the same event. Those celebrities were later removed from the lawsuit when evidence was presented showing they were not in Miami when the incidents allegedly occurred.
“We were not in Miami either. We were here in New York,” Emilio clarified. He also criticized the feasibility of building a tunnel on Star Island, explaining that the neighborhood’s structure makes such a construction impractical.
The couple feels that their reputation is at stake due to the association with the allegations. “We work hard to develop a reputation for many years. It hurts the kids sometimes, what they hear,” Emilio remarked, expressing concerns about the impact of the lawsuit on their family.
Gloria, in a statement to the court, reiterated her husband’s innocence, detailing that they had family living in their home during the time frame of the alleged incident and that unauthorized entry was virtually impossible. “At no time was there ever any ‘tunnel’ between the two houses,” she stated, referring to public records that could validate her claims.
Diddy’s legal team has also denied the allegations, labeling them as unfounded and alleging that the plaintiffs are driven by profit motives. They expressed confidence in their ability to disprove the accusations during court proceedings.
It is important to note that Joseph’s lawsuit is separate from another case involving Diddy in New York, where he was acquitted of sex trafficking and racketeering charges in July but found guilty on two counts related to prostitution transport, potentially facing a 20-year prison sentence.
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