Sean “Diddy” Combs Accused of Drugging and Assaulting Woman In New Lawsuit

More accusations emerge as Diddy faces mounting legal battles

A woman has filed a lawsuit in New York federal court, accusing music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs and his bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 2001. The lawsuit, filed on Tuesday, details harrowing allegations from Thalia Graves, who claims the assault took place after she accepted a glass of wine from Combs during a ride in his vehicle.

Allegations of Assault and Betrayal

According to the lawsuit, Graves, who was 25 at the time, met Combs through her boyfriend, an employee at his record label, Bad Boy. In the summer of 2001, while riding with Combs and Sherman, she accepted a drink from the music producer. Shortly after, Graves began feeling “lightheaded, dizzy, and physically weak,” eventually losing consciousness. She later awoke naked in a Manhattan studio with her hands tied behind her back.

The lawsuit claims that Combs entered the room and raped her, smashing her head into a pool table as she tried to fight back. Sherman allegedly sexually assaulted her while she drifted in and out of consciousness.

Graves Speaks Out at Press Conference

Graves, speaking through tears at a press conference alongside attorney Gloria Allred, described the lasting impact of the alleged attack. “The combination of physical and emotional pain has created a cycle of suffering from which it is so hard to break free,” she shared. “I want to continue on this journey towards recovery and healing. I’m glad that he is locked up, but that’s a temporary feeling of relief.”

Graves’ lawsuit is the latest in a string of accusations against Combs, who is already facing charges of racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and prostitution-related offenses. The 54-year-old music mogul has pleaded not guilty to all charges, and a judge denied him bail last week, ordering that he remain in federal detention.

A Pattern of Alleged Abuse

The indictment against Combs paints a disturbing picture of his alleged behavior over the years. It accuses him of leading a criminal enterprise, hosting drug-fueled parties known as “Freak Offs,” and engaging in physical and sexual abuse. During raids on Combs’ properties in March, authorities reportedly found weapons and large amounts of lubricant, further adding to the case against him.

This new lawsuit adds to the growing list of legal challenges for Combs, who has already been named in 10 civil suits alleging a range of sexual misconduct and illegal activities. Graves’ lawsuit accuses Combs, Sherman, and businesses associated with Combs of violating New York’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, among other violations.

Psychological Trauma and Fear

The lawsuit also sheds light on the trauma Graves has endured since the alleged assault. After the attack, she attempted to seek medical help but was too terrified to leave the vehicle she was in, fearing what Combs might do to her or her family if she reported the crime. Graves has since struggled with severe depression and post-traumatic stress disorder, and has even attempted suicide.

In a disturbing turn of events, Graves also learned in November 2023 that Combs and Sherman had recorded and distributed video footage of the assault, showing it to others, the lawsuit claims.

Combs’ Current Detention Situation

Combs, who remains in federal detention, was recently moved into a dorm-style room at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn. He now shares the space with other high-profile inmates, including former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and former Honduras President Juan Orlando Hernandez. According to a source, these high-profile detainees are kept isolated from the general prison population.

As legal battles mount, Combs continues to maintain his innocence in the face of both criminal and civil accusations. For Graves and other alleged victims, however, the pursuit of justice is only beginning.

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AATT Staff