Sean "Diddy" Combs faces a substantial penalty of $100 million.
Over the past year, renowned US rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs has been under fire for several accusations of sexual misconduct, including rape and human trafficking in various instances. Recently, a default judgment was imposed against him, requiring him to pay an enormous $100 million in damages.
According to "Variety", this penalty came into effect after Combs failed to attend a mandatory virtual court hearing on September 9. The claimant, currently serving time in prison, was the one awarded this substantial sum.
The accusation centers around an alleged drugging and sexual assault by Combs on an individual named Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, which occurred at a party back in 1997. As this is a default judgment, it remains unclear if Combs will ultimately be liable for the payout. He still has the choice to challenge the verdict by submitting an appeal.
Similarly, music producer Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones brought forward charges of sexual harassment against Combs in February, seeking $30 million in compensation. According to the lawsuit, Combs inappropriately touched and drugged Jones. In a late August interview with "Rolling Stone", Jones described Combs as a "monster".
There are numerous other accusations surrounding Combs. His former partner, Cassie Ventura, accused him of repeated acts of abuse during their decade-long relationship. Initial denials by Combs were contradicted when a hotel surveillance video was publicly released in May, showing him chasing his half-naked girlfriend through a hotel hallway in an attempt to assault her. A court settlement was reached between them in November 2023.
In light of the numerous allegations, it's imperative to address the severe charge of rape against Sean Combs, as detailed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith in his claim. The alleged incident happened at a party in 1997, with Cardello-Smith accusing Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him.
Despite the default judgment against him, Sean Combs still has the option to challenge the verdict in the rape case by submitting an appeal.
