Two Women Accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of Sexual Assault and Drugging in Separate Lawsuits

New York City, New York, USA United States of America
April Lampros claims Combs promised to mentor her before becoming 'aggressive' and coercive, forcing her to take ecstasy multiple times, recording their sexual encounters without consent, and threatening harm if she distanced herself.
Both women are suing Combs for sexual assault and drugging, as well as his record label, Bad Boy Entertainment, distributor Universal Music Group, and fashion brand Sean John Clothing.
Combs is currently facing other accusations of sexual misconduct from two women and a male music producer.
Crystal McKinney alleges Combs made sexually suggestive remarks at a dinner before inviting her to his recording studio where he forced her to perform oral sex while intoxicated and lost consciousness.
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces multiple allegations of sexual assault and drugging from two women who met him in the late 1990s and early 2000s.
Two Women Accuse Sean 'Diddy' Combs of Sexual Assault and Drugging in Separate Lawsuits

In recent news, music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces multiple allegations of sexual assault and drugging from women who met him in the late 1990s and early 2000s. Two separate lawsuits have been filed against Combs, accusing him of using drugs to coerce sexual encounters.

The first lawsuit was filed by April Lampros, who claims she met Combs in New York City in 1995 while studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She alleges that he promised to mentor her and provide industry connections before becoming 'aggressive' and 'coercive.' According to the lawsuit, Combs forced Lampros to take ecstasy on multiple occasions, including once with his former girlfriend Kim Porter. He also recorded their sexual encounters without her knowledge and showed the recordings to others. Lampros alleges that Combs threatened to physically harm her and blacklist her across the fashion industry if she tried to distance herself.

The second lawsuit was filed by Crystal McKinney, a former model and winner of MTV's Model Mission competition in 1998. She claims that she met Combs at a dinner where he made flirtatious and sexually suggestive remarks about her appearance in front of dinner guests. After Men's Fashion Week in New York City, McKinney alleges that Combs invited her to his recording studio where he was drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana with several male companions. She claims that after she became very intoxicated, Combs led her into the bathroom and forced her to perform oral sex on him. McKinney alleges that she lost consciousness after the incident and woke up in a taxicab heading back to her apartment.

Both women are suing Combs for sexual assault and drugging, as well as his record label, Bad Boy Entertainment, his label's distributor, Universal Music Group, and his fashion brand Sean John Clothing. The lawsuits come after a security video was aired showing Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016 for which he publicly apologized.

Combs is currently facing other accusations of sexual misconduct from two women and a male music producer.

It is important to note that these allegations have not been proven in court, and Combs has denied the claims in previous statements. However, it is crucial for all parties involved to be treated with respect and dignity, and for the truth to come out through a fair legal process.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • It is unclear if the other accusations against Combs have any connection to these lawsuits.
  • The allegations have not been proven in court.

Sources

75%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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'Diddy' faces lawsuit by another woman who says the hip-hop mogul drugged and sexually assaulted her

NBC News Digital Friday, 24 May 2024 06:40
  • Unique Points
    • Sean 'Diddy' Combs faces a lawsuit from April Lampros who alleges he drugged and sexually assaulted her in the 1990s.
    • Combs allegedly forced Lampros to take ecstasy and have sex with him on multiple occasions, including once with his former girlfriend Kim Porter.
    • Lampros claims Combs recorded their sexual encounters without her knowledge and showed the recordings to others.
    • Combs allegedly threatened to physically harm Lampros and blacklist her across the fashion industry after she tried to distance herself.
  • Accuracy
    • Sean 'Diddy' Combs met Lampros at a New York City bar in 1994
    • Lampros claims Combs forced her to take ecstasy and have sex with him on multiple occasions
    • Combs allegedly recorded their sexual encounters without her knowledge and showed the recordings to others
  • Deception (30%)
    The article contains multiple instances of selective reporting and sensationalism. The author focuses on the allegations made by April Lampros against Sean Combs without providing any context or mention of Combs' denials or responses. The title and body of the article both use inflammatory language, implying that the allegations are proven facts rather than unproven claims.
    • She is the sixth woman to detail assault allegations against Combs in a lawsuit, accusations that Combs has denied in previous statements.
    • Years after she severed ties with Combs, Lampros said, she learned that he was alleged to have recorded them having sex without her knowledge and showed the recording to others.
    • A woman filed a lawsuit Thursday accusing music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting her after she met him more than 20 years ago while she was a fashion student in New York City.
    • Lampros, 51, says in the suit that she met Combs in New York City in 1994 while she was studying at the Fashion Institute of Technology. She alleges he sexually assaulted her on four occasions.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The article contains multiple instances of the author reporting on allegations made by April Lampros against Sean Combs. While the author is not making any fallacious statements herself, she is reporting on accusations that could potentially contain logical fallacies if they are proven false. However, without further information or context about the truthfulness of these allegations, it is impossible to determine if any logical fallacies were actually present in Lampros' statements. Therefore, I can only score the article based on the logic and reasoning used by the author herself in reporting these allegations.
    • ]The suit describes a third sexual encounter in 1996, alleging that Combs forced Lampros to engage in sexual acts with Porter, who died in 2018 of pneumonia.[/
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

52%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of drugging, raping NYC college student in 1990s: report

New York Post Patrick Reilly Friday, 24 May 2024 00:51
  • Unique Points
    • Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of drugging and raping NYC college student in the 1990s according to a new lawsuit.
    • April Lampros met Combs in 1995 when he offered to be her mentor in the fashion industry.
    • Combs allegedly overserved Lampros alcohol at a Soho bar and took her back to his hotel room where he raped her, leaving her conscious but unable to defend herself.
    • In 1996, Lampros was introduced to Kim Porter at Combs’ apartment where he forced her to take ecstasy and have sex with Porter while he watched and masturbated.
    • Disturbing footage of Combs beating his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in a hotel hallway emerged in 2016.
  • Accuracy
    • Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of drugging and raping NYC college student in the 1990s.
  • Deception (0%)
    The article contains multiple examples of deception. The author uses sensationalism by using the title 'Sean 'Diddy' Combs accused of drugging, raping NYC college student in 1990s: report'. This title is misleading as it implies that there is concrete evidence against Sean Combs when in fact, there is a lawsuit filed against him. The author also uses selective reporting by only mentioning the allegations against Combs and not providing any context or information about the accusers or their motivations. Additionally, the author uses emotional manipulation by describing Lampros' experiences in a way that elicits sympathy from readers. For example, 'she woke up the next morning nude, sore and confused.' The author also uses editorializing when they describe Combs' behavior as 'mobster-like'.
    • Lampros and Combs cut ties in 1998, but she ran into Porter at a restaurant where she was working. For months she didn’t hear from Combs until he reached out again and began inviting her to VIP music industry events.
    • Porter allegedly told the restaurant owner that Lampros had tried to poison her and claimed if she wasn’t fired, Combs would have the restaurant shut down. She was then fired, the lawsuit says.
    • The mogul’s latest accuser, April Lampros, claimed that Combs offered to be her mentor in the fashion industry when she first met the rapper in 1995.
    • Another woman has come forward and filed a lawsuit against music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for allegedly drugging and raping her multiple times, beginning when she was a student at New York City’s Fashion Institute of Technology in the 1990s.
    • After a night out in a Soho bar, where Lampros alleges Combs overserved her alcohol, he took her back to his room at the Millennium Hotel, where she says she felt ‘the walls were closing in on her’ as he began to force himself on her.
  • Fallacies (75%)
    The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Combs' behavior as that of a 'mobster' and stating that he threatened to blacklist Lampros from the industry. The author also reports on previous allegations against Combs without explicitly stating whether they have been proven or not.
    • “mobster.”
    • He would angrily call her constantly and threatened to blacklist her from the industry.
  • Bias (0%)
    The author uses language that depicts the accused, Sean 'Diddy' Combs, as a mobster and someone who threatens to blacklist individuals. This demonstrates a bias against him.
    • He threatened to blacklist her from the industry.
      • > Lampros described his behavior like that of a ‘mobster.’
      • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication

      57%

      The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
      (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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      Model sues Diddy for alleged drugging, sexual assault at New York studio

      Entertainment Variety Tv Site: https://www.yahoo.com/entertainment/tv-site/ Tracy Wright Friday, 24 May 2024 06:42
      • Unique Points
        • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is being sued for sexual assault by Crystal McKinney in a Manhattan federal court.
        • The alleged incident occurred in 2003 at Combs’ recording studio on 44th Street.
        • McKinney was attending a Men’s Fashion Week event with Combs and an unnamed fashion designer at Cipriani Downtown when she was invited to the studio.
        • Combs allegedly laced the joint with a narcotic or other intoxicating substance and forced McKinney to perform oral sex on him.
        • McKinney lost consciousness and awoke in shock to find herself in a taxicab heading back to the designer’s apartment.
        • Modeling opportunities for McKinney dwindled following the alleged assault, leading her to believe that Combs ‘blackballed’ her in the industry.
        • McKinney experienced anxiety, depression, alcohol and drug addiction as a result of the emotional trauma from being assaulted.
      • Accuracy
        • Sean 'Diddy' Combs is being sued for sexual assault by Crystal McKinney in a Manhattan federal court.
        • ,
      • Deception (30%)
        The article contains several examples of deception. The author uses emotional manipulation by describing the alleged victim's clothing in detail and her subsequent trauma. She also uses selective reporting by only mentioning details that support the allegations against Diddy, while omitting any context or information that may cast doubt on them. For instance, there is no mention of any evidence or witnesses to support the claims made in the article. Additionally, there are no sources disclosed in the article and no quotes from Diddy's representatives are included to provide a balanced perspective.
        • McKinney said she felt ‘pressured’ to imbibe by Combs, who told her that she was ‘acting too uptight.’
        • McKinney allegedly lost consciousness and awoke in shock to find herself in a taxicab heading back to the designer’s apartment.
        • Plaintiff prayed to G-d before bringing this lawsuit, as she feared further violence and/or retaliation from Defendant Combs, but ultimately decided that she needed to speak her truth.
        • Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs allegedly drugged the rising model.
        • She described in detail what she wore the night of the alleged incident, which included ‘a black leather coat with a fur hood, a translucent chiffon beige v-cut shirt, fur-lined handbag, and jewel encrusted jeans’ handpicked by the designer for McKinney to wear to the event.
        • The latest allegations come just days after Combs apologized for his ‘inexcusable’ behavior after a video emerged showing the powerhouse producer beating his then-girlfriend, Cassie Ventura, in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016.
      • Fallacies (100%)
        None Found At Time Of Publication
      • Bias (5%)
        The author uses language that depicts Combs as a perpetrator who 'demanded' and 'forced' McKinney to do things against her will. The article also mentions Combs being sued by multiple women for sexual assault allegations, which the author brings up in relation to this case.
        • Combs demanded Plaintiff follow him and he physically led Plaintiff to the bathroom.
          • Combs is also being sued by Liza Gardner, Jane Doe, Joi Dickerson-Neal and music producer Rodeny 'Lil Rod' Jones.
            • He allegedly forced McKinney to perform oral sex on him.
            • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication
            • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
              None Found At Time Of Publication

            57%

            The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
            (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

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            Sean "Diddy" Combs accused of drugging, sexually assaulting model in 2003

            CBS News Site: https://www.cbsnews.com/articles/about-us/ S. Dev Friday, 24 May 2024 06:43
            • Unique Points
              • Sean 'Diddy' Combs is being sued by a model named Crystal McKinney for drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2003.
              • The incident allegedly occurred at Cipriani Downtown, a New York City restaurant.
              • Combs reportedly made flirtatious and sexually suggestive remarks about McKinney’s appearance in front of dinner guests.
              • McKinney claims Combs invited her to his recording studio where he was drinking alcohol and smoking marijuana with several male companions.
              • After McKinney became very intoxicated, Combs led her into the bathroom and forced her to perform oral sex on him.
              • McKinney alleges that after the incident, her modeling opportunities disappeared due to Combs’ influence in the industry.
              • The lawsuit was filed under the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act which allows victims of violence committed on the basis of gender in New York City to sue their abusers regardless of when the abuse took place.
              • McKinney is also suing Combs’ record label, Bad Boy Entertainment, his label’s distributor, Universal Music Group, and Combs’ fashion brand, Sean John Clothing.
              • The lawsuit comes after a security video was aired showing Combs attacking singer Cassie in a Los Angeles hotel hallway in 2016 for which he publicly apologized.
              • Combs is currently facing other accusations of sexual misconduct from two women and a male music producer.
            • Accuracy
              • April Lampros met Combs in 1995 when he offered to be her mentor in the fashion industry.
              • Combs allegedly overserved Lampros alcohol at a Soho bar and took her back to his hotel room where he raped her, leaving her conscious but unable to defend herself.
              • In 1996, Lampros was introduced to Kim Porter at Combs' apartment where he forced her to take ecstasy and have sex with Porter while he watched and masturbated.
              • Combs allegedly laced the joint with a narcotic or other intoxicating substance and forced McKinney to perform oral sex on him.
            • Deception (30%)
              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.
              • 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.
              • 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.
            • Fallacies (65%)
              The author makes an appeal to authority by mentioning the NYC Gender Motivated Violence Act and quoting from the lawsuit. The author also uses inflammatory rhetoric by describing Combs' actions as 'troubles continued' and 'troubles heap up'.
              • "Diddy" 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.
              • 'troubles heap up' for Combs
              • The window for filing lawsuits under that act expires in 2025.
            • Bias (0%)
              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.
              • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication
              • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                None Found At Time Of Publication

              62%

              The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
              (Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

              A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

              Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs accused of sexual assault in new lawsuit from former winner of MTV’s Model Mission

              CNN News Network Alli Rosenbloom Wednesday, 22 May 2024 01:21
              • Unique Points
                • 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
              • Accuracy
                No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
              • Deception (30%)
                The article contains selective reporting as it only reports details that support the author's position of Combs being accused of sexual assault. The article does not provide any context or information about potential counter-evidence or other sides to the story. Additionally, there is emotional manipulation through the use of phrases like 'drugged and sexually assaulted', 'physically led', and 'demanded her to follow him'. These phrases are designed to elicit an emotional response from readers without providing any concrete evidence.
                • The complaint alleges Combs saw McKinney was ‘very intoxicated’ and demanded her to follow him as he ‘physically led’ her to the bathroom.
                • McKinney is suing the defendants for violation of the New York Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law.
              • Fallacies (80%)
                The author uses inflammatory rhetoric by stating 'seventh lawsuit in which Combs has been named in recent months. Six of those lawsuits, including the one filed Tuesday, contain allegations of sexual assault.' This statement is not a logical fallacy on its own but it does create an emotional response that may influence the reader's perception of Combs.
                • The author states 'seventh lawsuit in which Combs has been named in recent months. Six of those lawsuits, including the one filed Tuesday, contain allegations of sexual assault.'
              • Bias (0%)
                The author uses the term 'gender-motivated violence' and 'survivors of gender-motived acts of violence' which could be seen as implying that all sexual assaults are motivated by gender and that only women can be survivors. This language could be perceived as biased towards victims of sexual assault being exclusively women.
                • According to the New York City Council, the law gives survivors of gender-motived acts of violence more time to pursue civil actions by extending the statute of limitations
                  • survivors of gender-motived acts of violence
                  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication
                  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
                    None Found At Time Of Publication