Didi and King.
(Photo by Bryan Steffy/WireImage / Craig Barritt/Getty Images for Supermodels Unlimited)Lawyer who filed civil suit against woman DidiThe youngest son, Christian “King” CombsThe rapper’s attorney has issued a statement expressing his opposition to his arrest.
Grace Omaka, The 25-year-old woman accused King, 26, of sexually assaulting her while she was working on a yacht in 2022, according to a lawsuit filed in April.
Diddy’s real name Sean Combs) was detained this week. O’Marcaigh’s lawyer said Rodney S. DiggsIn a statement provided, the arrests were described as a “first step” toward “justice.” Our Week Wednesday, September 18th.
“The long-awaited federal arrest of Sean Combs is the first step toward justice for our client,” Diggs said in a statement. “We leave the criminal aspects of this case in the hands of the public and the judicial system. As for the civil case, we will wait until the facts come to light and our client receives the justice he deserves.”
Derek White/Getty Images; INSTAR; Monica Schipper/Getty Images Celebrities are speaking out following the recent arrest of Shawn “Diddy” Combs. The music mogul was taken into custody in New York on September 16. The next day, a 14-page indictment was unsealed, alleging that Diddy “abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him.” The rapper […]
He added: “I also anticipate that more victims will come forward. We knew this would happen. The evidence is very clear and it is only a matter of time. This is a significant step toward justice for all of Mr. Combs’ victims, including my client. Justice will prevail.”
Our Week We’ve reached out to Diddy’s reps for comment.
Diddy was arrested in New York on Monday, September 16. The next day, a 14-page indictment was unsealed, accusing Diddy of “abusing, threatening, and coercing women and others around him.” The rapper has since pleaded not guilty to charges of conspiracy to commit racketeering, sex trafficking by force, fraud, or coercion, and transportation for prostitution.
A New York judge denied Didi’s bail request on Tuesday, September 17, and he will remain in custody pending trial. He lost his appeal seeking to overturn the decision on Wednesday, September 18.
Didi’s lawyer, Mark AgnifiloIn an interview with CNN, Didi maintained her innocence. Source with Kaitlan Collins.
“He is innocent. I believe he is innocent. I believe he is innocent of the charges,” he said Tuesday. “He will go to trial. And I believe he will win.”
The lawsuit, filed April 4 in Los Angeles County Superior Court by attorneys, alleges that Didi’s son King sexually assaulted Omakai while working on the yacht. The newspaper claims the work environment was “marketed as a wholesome family vacation” but devolved into a “hedonistic environment.”
Didi and his son King Combs.
(Photo courtesy of Frazer Harrison/Getty Images)King is also accused in the lawsuit of sexual harassment and infliction of emotional distress. Didi is accused in the same lawsuit of negligence for chartering the yacht and aiding King in the assault.
Days later, Didi and King’s attorney disputed the report, criticizing one of the attorneys representing Omacai.
In a statement Us April 8 Lawyer Aaron Dyer The public is cautioned to respond skeptically to such claims and to point the accusers to their attorneys. Tyrone BlackburnHe filed a lawsuit with Diggs.
“We haven’t seen this woman’s claims, but we’re confident we can expect the same kind of fabricated lies that we’ve seen. Rodney Jones“The lawsuit has not yet been filed,” Dyer said in a statement. Us At that time.
“[Blackburn] Earlier this week, he was heavily criticized by a federal judge in New York for what he called a “pattern of inappropriate behavior.” [filing] Dyer added that “the purpose of filing a lawsuit in federal court is to attract media attention, embarrass the defendant with salacious claims, and pressure the defendant to settle quickly.”
INF/INSTAR Shawn “Diddy” Combs has been under investigation for at least a year after multiple people accused him of sexual assault. The 54-year-old rapper and music mogul made headlines in November 2023 after his ex-girlfriend Cassy accused him of sexual assault in a bombshell lawsuit. She said Diddy beat her and forced himself on her. […]
Dyer was referring to court filings. Judge Dennis Court This suggests that Blackburn has a history of filing lawsuits to garner media attention in an effort to force quick settlements with high-profile defendants.
Blackburn has faced similar accusations in the past, including from his lawyers. Nicki Minaj, T.I. and Tameka “Tiny” HarrisHe accused him of engaging in a “despicable campaign of intimidation” to extract settlements from artists.
“It is interesting that just two days after being referred to the disciplinary panel in the Southern District of New York, they decided to file a new lawsuit in California,” Dyer’s statement concluded. “This is just another page in the same playbook. We learned about this lawsuit the same way everyone else was hearing about Mr. Blackburn’s lawsuit, through the media.”
King broke his silence on the matter on March 29, days after he was taken into custody and later released by law enforcement. He posted a message on Snapchat that said, “🧢 stop,” using the slang term “cap”—in other words, a lie.
