The rapper has moved to have the case dismissed.
Derrick Lee Smith, an inmate, accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a party almost 30 years ago.
A Michigan inmate who accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of drugging and sexually assaulting him at a party almost 30 years ago has been awarded a US$100 million judgment against the rapper and record producer. Derrick Lee Smith, 51, won the multi-million-dollar judgment by default in Lenawee County Circuit Court during a virtual hearing on Sept 9 after Combs, 54, failed to show up.“This man is a convicted felon and sexual predator, who has been sentenced on 14 counts of sexual assault and kidnapping over the last 26 years," attorney Marc Agnifilo said in a statement.
"His resume now includes committing a fraud on the court from prison, as Mr Combs has never heard of him, let alone been served with any lawsuit. Mr Combs looks forward to having this judgment swiftly dismissed," the statement added. Smith, who was sentenced to prison for 75 years on sexual misconduct and kidnapping charges, filed complaints against Combs in June and August. He was given a temporary restraining order against Combs, who has severalCombs, founder of the landmark label Bad Boy Records, is one of the most influential producers and executives in hip-hop and a hugely successful performer, as well as the impresario of his own Sean John clothing line.
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