Thalia Graves has filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs and his bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, alleging they drugged and sexually assaulted her in 2001. The lawsuit details a horrific sequence of events where Graves was allegedly raped and filmed without her consent. This comes as Combs faces other allegations and a federal indictment involving sex trafficking and racketeering.
In a shocking development, Thalia Graves has accused music mogul Sean "Diddy" Combs and his bodyguard of a brutal sexual assault dating back to 2001. The allegations, detailed in a federal lawsuit filed in New York, claim that Combs and his bodyguard drugged Graves, leading to an assault that was recorded and later distributed. This lawsuit adds to a growing list of legal troubles for Combs, who was recently indicted on charges including sex trafficking.
According to the lawsuit, Thalia Graves was 25 when she met Combs through her boyfriend who worked at Combs' record label, Bad Boy. The alleged incident occurred in a Manhattan studio where Graves claims she was drugged with a glass of wine, lost consciousness, and awoke to find herself naked and bound. The lawsuit details a harrowing scene where Combs raped Graves and physically assaulted her as she tried to resist, while Sherman also sexually assaulted her during the ordeal. Graves claims the assault was recorded without her consent and later shown to others.
The public and legal reactions to the allegations have been significant. Graves, represented by high-profile attorney Gloria Allred, has spoken publicly about the deep emotional and physical scars left by the incident. The lawsuit seeks damages and aims to hold Combs and Sherman accountable under New York's Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act. Combs, currently detained without bail on unrelated federal charges, has not publicly responded to the latest allegations.
This lawsuit is part of a broader pattern of allegations against Combs. Over the past year, several other accusations have surfaced, including charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. These cases paint a disturbing picture of alleged abuse and exploitation, stretching back decades. Combs' legal troubles have sparked discussions about power dynamics in the entertainment industry and the long-term impact of sexual assault on survivors.
The lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs marks a critical moment in the broader scrutiny of sexual misconduct within the entertainment industry. As Combs faces these serious allegations, the outcome of this case could have significant implications for how sexual assault accusations are handled in high-profile cases in the future. Meanwhile, Thalia Graves continues her journey towards healing, advocating for justice not just for herself but for all survivors of sexual violence.