Diddy News: Attorney Says 120 Accusers Accuse Sean Combs of Sexual Misconduct

HOUSTON – A lawyer said Tuesday he represents 120 accusers who have made sexual misconduct allegations against Sean “Diddy” Combs, the hip-hop mogul awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges.

Houston attorney Tony Buzbee said he expects lawsuits to be filed within the next month. Buzbee described that the victims were 60 men and 60 women and that 25 were minors at the time of the alleged misconduct.

After the news conference in Texas, a lawyer for Combs said the performer “cannot address every unfounded accusation in what has become a ruthless media circus.”

“Nevertheless, Mr. Combs strongly and categorically denies as false and defamatory any allegation that he sexually abused anyone, including minors,” attorney Erica Wolff said in a statement. “He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court as lawsuits are filed and served, with the truth determined based on evidence rather than speculation.”

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Combs, 54, has been locked up at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn since pleading not guilty on Sept. 17 to charges he used his “power and prestige” to entice female victims into drugged, elaborately staged sexual performances male gender to move workers at events known as “freak offs.”

Buzbee has also represented women who accused NFL quarterback Deshaun Watson of sexual assault.

Other alleged victims have already filed lawsuits against Combs alleging sexual assault.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to conspiracy and sex trafficking charges. His lawyer said he was innocent and would fight to clear his name.

Attorney Erica Wolf said in a statement: “As Mr. Combs’ legal team has emphasized, he cannot respond to every unsubstantiated claim in what has become a ruthless media circus. However, Mr. Combs strongly and categorically denies as false and defamatory any claim that he sexually abused anyone, including minors. He looks forward to proving his innocence and vindicating himself in court when lawsuits are filed and served, where the truth will be determined based on evidence rather than speculation.

Combs is appealing a federal judge’s decision to keep him in prison while he awaits trial.

Combs is one of hip-hop’s most well-known music managers, producers and performers. He has won three Grammys and collaborated with artists such as Notorious BIG, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Lil Kim, Faith Evans and 112. He founded Bad Boy Records in 1993, the influential fashion brand Sean John, a vodka brand and the television channel Revolt. In June this year he sold his shares in the latter company.

ABC News contributed to this report.

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