Los Angeles, California – Sean “Diddy” Combs, the renowned music mogul, is facing serious allegations following a new lawsuit claiming he endangered the life of fashion designer Bryana “Bana” Bongolan in 2016. According to the legal documents, Combs is accused of physically assaulting and menacingly dangling Bongolan from the balcony of a 17th-floor apartment in an incident reported to have occurred at his then-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura’s home.
This lawsuit adds to a list of over two dozen allegations against Combs, which span accusations of sexual assault, drugging individuals, witness intimidation, and inflicting physical injuries. Combs has also pleaded not guilty to federal charges involving racketeering and a sex trafficking scheme, vehemently denying any wrongdoing in all instances.
Bongolan’s lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles, offers a harrowing account of the events, alleging that Combs erupted in anger, subsequently forcing his way into Ventura’s apartment where Bongolan was staying. Once inside, an altercation ensued on the balcony where Combs reportedly grabbed Bongolan, threatened her, and then hoisted her over the balcony railing, according to the filing.
At the time of the incident, Bongolan weighed about 100 pounds, rendering her significantly disadvantaged in physical stature compared to Combs. The lawsuit describes a desperate struggle by Bongolan to save her own life by leveraging her weight against being thrown off the balcony. Fortunately, her ordeal ended when Ventura intervened, persuading Combs to bring Bongolan back over the railing.
Following the incident, representatives for Combs have responded, claiming the charges levied against him are unfounded and expressing confidence in the judicial process to reveal the truth. “Anyone can file a lawsuit regardless of the actual evidence,” a statement released by Combs’ representatives read. “Mr. Combs has unwavering faith in the facts and fairness of the judicial process where the truth will demonstrate that these claims are without merit.”
The lawsuit seeks $10 million in damages and claims the incident was not isolated, but rather the peak of ongoing threats, intimidation, and violence that marked Bongolan’s interactions with Combs since their first acquaintance. Their professional relationship included collaborations on various projects such as a clothing line and album cover designs, which Bongolan says were overshadowed by Combs’ abusive behavior.
Separately, a lawsuit filed by Ventura against Combs in 2023, which settled the following day, contained allegations that echoed Bongolan’s, including an account of Combs handling another individual in a similarly dangerous manner.
Presently, Combs is incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York, having been denied bail multiple times by a judge.
These mounting legal troubles paint a complex and increasingly troubled picture of one of the music industry’s most prominent figures, now caught in a web of legal battles that threaten to overshadow his professional achievements. As the case progresses, it remains to be seen how these allegations will be resolved in court and what impact they will have on Combs’ career and personal life.
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