After the incident, McKinney alleges that Combs blackballed her career.
Former model Crystal McKinney accused Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault and drugging in 2003.
McKinney claims she was given alcohol and marijuana laced with a narcotic or other intoxicating substance, resulting in her losing consciousness and being sexually assaulted.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the renowned hip-hop mogul, is facing allegations of sexual assault and drugging from a former model named Crystal McKinney. The incident reportedly took place in 2003 at Combs' New York City recording studio.
According to multiple sources including CNN, The New York Times, Deadline, and People magazine, McKinney claims that she was invited to the studio after meeting Combs at a Men's Fashion Week event. She alleges that she was given alcohol and marijuana which she believes were laced with a narcotic or other intoxicating substance. After losing consciousness, McKinney woke up in a taxi cab and later realized that she had been sexually assaulted.
McKinney's lawsuit also accuses Combs of blackballing her career after the incident. She is seeking unspecified damages.
This is not the first time Combs has faced allegations of sexual misconduct. In 2016, footage surfaced showing him physically assaulting his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura. Combs apologized for his behavior in a video posted on Instagram.
Combs' representatives have not yet responded to requests for comment regarding the latest allegations.
The incident comes as the #MeToo movement continues to shed light on sexual assault and harassment in various industries, including entertainment and fashion.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual assault by Crystal McKinney in new lawsuit
Alleged incident occurred following Men’s Fashion Week event in New York City in 2003
Combs invited McKinney to his recording studio later that night and offered her marijuana which she claims was laced with a narcotic or other intoxicating substance
In the bathroom, Combs kissed McKinney without her consent and forced her to perform oral sex on him
McKinney lost consciousness after the assault and woke up in a taxicab heading back to her apartment
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The article contains multiple examples of deception. The author uses emotional manipulation by describing the alleged victim's mental and emotional state in great detail to elicit sympathy from readers. She also uses sensationalism by implying that Combs has a history of violent and abusive behavior towards women, despite only one settled lawsuit being mentioned. Additionally, the article selectively reports details that support the author's position, such as McKinney's past success in modeling and her subsequent mental health struggles. The article does not disclose any sources for the information presented.
To this day, the complaint states, McKinney still experiences mental health struggles stemming from the alleged assault and has since ceased pursuing a career in modeling.
The latest lawsuit comes days after CNN released exclusive surveillance footage that showed Combs physically attacking his then-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in 2016.
, McKinney was crowned the winner of MTV’s Model Mission in 1998 and was awarded a modeling contract with IMG. She became a familiar face on various MTV shows and modeled in a fashion campaign for designer Tommy Hilfiger.
Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is being sued by a model named Crystal McKinney for drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2003.
McKinney was introduced to Combs by a designer while working as a model.
Combs made sexual advances towards McKinney during dinner at Cipriani Downtown, complimented her beauty, and offered help with her career.
Combs offered McKinney weed that was allegedly laced with a narcotic or other intoxicating substance.
McKinney refused to smoke or drink after feeling ‘floating’. Combs called her ‘uptight’ and continued pressuring her.
Combs led McKinney to a bathroom where he forced himself upon her, kissed her without consent, and forced her to perform oral sex.
After the assault, McKinney began feeling physically sick and lost consciousness.
McKinney claims Combs ‘blackballed’ her career after the incident. Around 2004, she was hospitalized for a suicide attempt.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages.
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The article reports allegations made by a model against Sean 'Diddy' Combs for drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2003. The author does not provide any editorializing or pontification, but the article is highly sensational and emotional in nature. It uses phrases like 'fifth accuser', 'new lawsuit filed', and 'sexually suggestive manner' to manipulate the reader's emotions. The article also selectively reports details that support McKinney's allegations, such as Combs offering her alcohol and a joint laced with a narcotic, while omitting any potential context or counter-evidence. Additionally, the article does not disclose any sources for the information presented.
In court documents obtained by PEOPLE on Tuesday, May 21, Crystal McKinney alleges that she was 22 years old when she was introduced to the mogul, now 54, by a designer while working as a model back in 2003.
The lawsuit alleges that Combs then led McKinney to a bathroom where he began forcing himself upon her and kissing her without her consent. He then allegedly shoved her head down to his crotch and forced her to perform oral sex on him.
She added the Bad Boy CEO continuously complimented her ‘beauty’ and told her she ‘was going to make it big one day’ as a model. He then offered her alcohol throughout the dinner.
Later that night at Combs’ studio, the model says she was offered weed, and alleges she later came to understand that Combs had laced the joint with a narcotic or other intoxicating substance.
A fifth accuser has come forward against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs
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The article reports allegations of sexual assault and drug use against Sean 'Diddy' Combs made by a model named Crystal McKinney. The author does not express any bias towards either party in the article, but the language used to describe Combs' actions could be perceived as biased. For example, the phrase 'he went back into the studio' implies that Combs left McKinney alone after assaulting her, which could be seen as downplaying or minimizing his actions. Additionally, there is a disproportionate number of quotes from McKinney's lawsuit that reflect her negative experiences with Combs. This imbalance in quotations could potentially skew the reader's perception of the situation.
he went back into the studio
McKinney says she began feeling physically sick and lost consciousness.
The lawsuit alleges that Combs then led McKinney to a bathroom where he began forcing himself upon her and kissing her without her consent. He then allegedly shoved her head down to his crotch and forced her to perform oral sex on him.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs is being sued by a model named Crystal McKinney for sexual assault and drugging in his New York recording studio in 2003.
McKinney was given quite a bit to drink and encouraged to smoke 'very powerful' pot by Combs.
Combs demanded McKinney perform oral sex on him, which she initially refused. He then forced her head down to his crotch.
McKinney lost consciousness after the assault and woke up in a cab heading back to her apartment.
This is the seventh lawsuit in which Combs has been named in recent months, six of which contain allegations of sexual assault.
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Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is being sued by a model named Crystal McKinney for sexual assault and drugging in his New York recording studio in 2003.
McKinney was given quite a bit to drink and encouraged to smoke ‘very powerful’ pot by Combs.
McKinney passed out soon afterwards and regained consciousness in the back of a cab later.
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The article contains several examples of deception. The author uses emotional manipulation by describing the plaintiff as a 'woman of faith' and implying that she had a 'moral obligation' to come forward. This language is intended to elicit an emotional response from readers and sway their opinion in favor of the plaintiff. Additionally, the article engages in selective reporting by focusing on only one side of the story and omitting any information that might cast doubt on the plaintiff's claims or present a counter-narrative. For example, there is no mention of any evidence supporting Combs' denials or his side of the story. The article also implies that Combs has not been charged with any crimes related to these allegations, but fails to mention that he has not been found guilty either. Lastly, the article uses sensationalism by describing Combs as 'much accused and much sued' and implying that he is a repeat offender without providing any evidence to support this claim.
The winner of MTV’s Model Mission contest in 1998, then 22-year-old McKinney met the ‘Missing You’ performer at a Men’s Fashion Week dinner in 2003 and was invited to his nearby studio, the complaint states.
McKinney explains in the filing that she felt she had a ‘moral obligation’ to make her encounter with Combs public after so many other women have alleged the mogul attacked them over the years.
Combs has not been charged by any jurisdiction, yet.
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The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning the District Attorney's statement about the statute of limitations and their inability to take action against Combs for the video evidence. This is not a logical fallacy on its own, but it can be seen as an attempt to lend credibility to the article through association with an authority figure.
][The District Attorney] admitted there is nothing he can do, right now.[/
As of today, law enforcement has not presented a case related to the attack depicted in the video against Mr. Combs,
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The author uses language that depicts Combs as a 'much accused and much sued' individual, implying that there may be some truth to the accusations against him. This could be seen as an attempt to sway the reader's perception of Combs in a negative way.
Combs has not been charged by any jurisdiction, yet.
A former model, Crystal McKinney, filed a lawsuit against Sean Combs accusing him of forcing her to perform oral sex at his New York City recording studio in 2003.
Ms. McKinney claims she was given alcohol and marijuana that she later believed was laced before the incident.
The incident occurred after Ms. McKinney met Mr. Combs at a Men’s Fashion Week event in Manhattan.
Ms. McKinney lost consciousness soon after the incident and later woke up in a cab, realizing she had been sexually assaulted.
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Mr. Combs has not yet responded to the allegations.
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The article contains multiple examples of deception. The author uses emotional manipulation by describing the alleged victim's age and her loss of consciousness as a result of the assault. She also uses selective reporting by only mentioning allegations against Sean Combs that support her narrative, while omitting any information that may cast doubt on them or present his side of the story. The author also implies facts without providing sources in science and health articles, stating 'Mr. Combs has been facing deepening legal troubles since his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura... filed a lawsuit against him last year.' However, no details about this lawsuit are provided and it is not clear if it is related to the current allegations or not.
Mr. Combs has been facing deepening legal troubles since his former girlfriend, Casandra Ventura... filed a lawsuit against him last year.
A former model filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing the hip-hop mogul Sean Combs of forcing her to perform oral sex on him at his New York City recording studio in 2003.
Ms. McKinney says that when she was 22, an unnamed fashion designer invited her to attend a Men’s Fashion Week event at a restaurant in Manhattan, where she met Mr. Combs...
The producer and businessman, who is known as Puff Daddy and Diddy, has called the allegations against him false and ‘sickening.’
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The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning the accuser's status as a former model and Mr. Combs's well-known reputation. This is not a logical fallacy on its own, but it can be misleading if taken out of context or used to sway opinion without providing evidence. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing the allegations against Mr. Combs as 'deepening legal troubles' and 'intense scrutiny.' This language is not neutral and can influence readers' perceptions.
]A former model filed a lawsuit on Tuesday accusing the hip-hop mogul Sean Combs of forcing her to perform oral sex on him at his New York City recording studio in 2003.[
The music mogul, who is known as Puff Daddy and Diddy, has called the allegations against him false and 'sickening.'
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The author uses language that depicts the accused as extreme or unreasonable by describing him as a 'hip-hop mogul' and 'well-known record label impresario' who is facing 'deepening legal troubles'. The author also mentions the number of lawsuits against him, which could be perceived as an attempt to discredit the accused without providing any evidence of wrongdoing on his part.
Mr. Combs has called the allegations against him false and ‘sickening’, and he has described the plaintiffs as looking for ‘a quick payday.’
The music mogul, who is known as Puff Daddy and Diddy, has been facing deepening legal troubles
Sean 'Diddy' Combs invited model to his recording studio later that night and offered her marijuana which she claims was laced with a narcotic or other intoxicating substance.
In the bathroom, Combs kissed McKinney without her consent and forced her to perform oral sex on him.
McKinney lost consciousness after the assault and woke up in a taxicab heading back to her apartment.
Accuracy
Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of sexual assault by Crystal McKinney in new lawsuit
Sean 'Diddy' Combs invited McKinney to his recording studio later that night and offered her marijuana which she claims was laced with a narcotic or other intoxicating substance
McKinney lost consciousness after the assault and woke up in a taxicab heading back to her apartment
Deception
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The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the allegations against Sean Combs. The author does not provide any context or information about the credibility of the accuser or any potential motives she may have for making these allegations. The article also uses emotional manipulation by describing McKinney's alleged experiences in a sensational and dramatic way, such as her modeling opportunities disappearing and her addiction to drugs and alcohol after the alleged incident.
McKinney claims her modeling opportunities disappeared after the alleged incident because Combs had her ‘blackballed’ in the industry and utilized his significant influence to impede [her] career growth.
The lawsuit comes on the heels of a security video aired by CNN on Friday that allegedly shows Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016.
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The article contains several instances of inflammatory rhetoric and appeals to authority. It also makes use of a dichotomous depiction. However, no formal fallacies were found.
. . .Combs' troubles continued Tuesday as a lawsuit filed in New York federal court accused the hip-hop mogul of drugging and sexually assaulting a model in 2003.
According to the suit, then 22-year-old McKinney, who was a rising fashion model, was introduced to Combs by an unnamed fashion designer in 2003. . .
After McKinney became "very intoxicated," the lawsuit claims, Combs led her into the bathroom and forced her to perform oral sex on him.
The lawsuit comes on the heels of a security video aired by CNN on Friday that allegedly shows Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016.
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The author S. Dev uses language that depicts the accused party, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, as extreme or unreasonable by stating 'troubles continued Tuesday as a lawsuit filed in New York federal court accused the hip-hop mogul of drugging and sexually assaulting a model in 2003.' This language implies that the accusations against Combs are extreme and unreasonable, which is an example of bias.
troubles continued Tuesday as a lawsuit filed in New York federal court accused the hip-hop mogul of drugging and sexually assaulting a model in 2003.
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