In a lawsuit filed in a New York state court, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is taking legal action against NBC Universal over a documentary titled “Diddy: Making of a Bad Boy.” The lawsuit contends that the documentary contains false accusations depicting Combs as a serial murderer engaging in sexual activities with underage individuals. These claims come at a time when Combs is facing federal sex trafficking charges.
The lawsuit alleges that NBC Universal knowingly included statements that were either false or published with reckless disregard for the truth in an attempt to defame the founder of Bad Boy Records. The documentary implies that Combs is involved in heinous crimes such as serial murder, rape of minors, and sex trafficking of minors, painting him as a ‘monster’ akin to Jeffrey Epstein.
Representatives for NBC Universal and the production company behind the documentary have not responded to requests for comment. The documentary premiered on Peacock TV, NBC’s streaming service, providing an insider’s look at Combs’ life journey, controversies, and the man behind the music.
Combs, who is seeking damages of at least $100 million, has been incarcerated since his arrest in September on charges of racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking. Federal prosecutors accuse him of coercing victims into drug-fueled sexual performances through manipulation and intimidation.
Combs has pleaded not guilty to these charges, with his trial scheduled for May. His attorney, Erica Wolff, has condemned the broadcast of what she calls “outrageous lies” by NBC and other defendants, stating that these falsehoods jeopardize Combs’ right to a fair trial.
The lawsuit filed by Combs asserts that the documentary wrongly accuses him of being involved in the deaths of Kimberly Porter, Christopher Wallace (The Notorious B.I.G.), and Dwight Arrington Myers (“Heavy D”). The complaint denounces the documentary for peddling baseless conspiracy theories and insinuations about Combs’ alleged involvement in these deaths.
The documentary explored allegations that Combs engaged in sexual activities with underage girls, referring to a civil complaint that has been extensively debunked. Combs’ legal representatives claim that the individuals mentioned in that complaint have since verified that they were of legal age during the incidents. ___ Follow Philip Marcelo on Twitter at twitter.com/philmarcelo.
