Diddy’s lawyer Erica Wolff responded to Daybreak Richard’s lawsuit in an announcement on Wednesday (September 11). Wolff claimed Richard’s allegations have been false and urged the singer had ulterior motives for suing Diddy, whose actual title is Sean Combs.
“Mr. Combs is shocked and dissatisfied by this lawsuit,” Wolff stated. “In an try to rewrite historical past, Daybreak Richard has now manufactured a collection of false claims all within the hopes of making an attempt to get a payday — conveniently timed to coincide along with her album launch and press tour. If Ms. Richard had such a destructive expertise with Making the Band and Danity Kane, she wouldn’t have chosen to proceed working instantly with Mr. Combs for Soiled Cash, nor would she have returned for the Making the Band reboot in 2020 or agreed to be featured on The Love Album final yr. It’s unlucky that Ms. Richard has forged their 20-year friendship apart to attempt to get cash from him, however Mr. Combs is confidently standing on reality and appears ahead to proving that in courtroom.”
Richard accused Diddy of sexual abuse, intercourse trafficking, fraud and extra in her lawsuit. The singer stated Diddy subjected her to years of “inhumane working circumstances.” She additionally recalled witnessing him abuse his ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura, who sued the mogul in November 2023.
Diddy began working with Richard when she auditioned for the truth present Making the Band. The lady group Danity Kane was fashioned on the present and signed to his label.
Richard continued collaborating with Diddy after Danity Kane disbanded. She was a member of the Diddy-led trio Soiled Cash.
The previous Dangerous Boy Data artist joined a large listing of people that’ve sued for sexual assault and accused him of intercourse trafficking over the previous yr. Ventura was the primary lady to file a lawsuit in opposition to Diddy. He rapidly settled along with her out of courtroom.
Diddy hasn’t reached settlements with the remainder of his accusers, denying their numerous allegations. His authorized troubles transcend the civil circumstances as he’s underneath federal investigation for intercourse trafficking.