Dawn Richard Accuses Sean 'Diddy' Combs of Abuse and Threats in New Lawsuit
The singer alleges years of mistreatment, sexual abuse, and threats of violence, while Combs denies the claims and faces ongoing criminal charges.
- Dawn Richard, a former member of Danity Kane and Diddy - Dirty Money, has filed a lawsuit accusing Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual abuse, assault, and inhumane working conditions.
- Richard alleges that Combs groped her, withheld promised payments, and prevented her from eating and sleeping during their professional relationship.
- She claims to have witnessed Combs physically assault his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura and says she was threatened with violence when attempting to intervene or speak out.
- Combs, currently held in federal custody on racketeering and sex trafficking charges, has denied the allegations, calling them false and financially motivated.
- Prosecutors have accused Combs of witness tampering while in jail, citing alleged unauthorized phone contact with Kalenna Harper, another former bandmate of Richard.