P. Diddy accused of sex trafficking: he is getting back on his feet, his counterattack on sex tapes could be costly

P. Diddy is fighting back with a $50 million defamation lawsuit filed on January 22, 2025, against his accuser Courtney Burgess, her attorney Ariel Mitchell, and NewsNation, which is accused of broadcasting false allegations.

© Bestimage Accused sex trafficking, P. Diddy is fighting back with a $50 million defamation lawsuit filed on January 22 against Courtney Burgess, her attorney Ariel Mitchell, and NewsNation. Sean John “Diddy” Combs is denouncing the dissemination of accusations he calls false, including allegedly compromising videos.

IN BRIEF

• Sean “Diddy” Combs, 55, is being held in Brooklyn awaiting trial on sex trafficking charges since November 2024, denying the charges.
• The rapper has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, her attorney, and NewsNation for false allegations.
• See how P. Diddy is defending his reputation in the face of accusations he calls “blatant lies.”

Currently in the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, Sean “Diddy” Combs, 55, is awaiting trial on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. Since November 2024, P. Diddy has denied the charges. Lately, things have seemed to be turning in the rapper's favor due to allegations that are allegedly false.

One of his accusers, Courtney Burgess, claims to have sex tapes of P. Diddy with celebrities and minors. She also claims to have memoirs that were allegedly entrusted to her by Kim Porter, the ex-girlfriend of Sean John Combs, who died in 2018. However, the famous rapper's lawyers deny any connection between Courtney Burgess and Puff Daddy's family, calling the claims “blatant lies“.

P. Diddy: Famous rapper seeks $50 million for defamation

Sean John Combs, aka P. Diddy, 55, filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit on January 22, 2025, in the Southern District Court of New York. The suit targets Courtney Burgess, her attorney Ariel Mitchell, and the network NewsNationfor spreading false allegations. Courtney Burgess and Ariel Mitchell allegedly repeated the allegations to multiple media outlets, including NewsNation, which allegedly failed to investigate them before publishing them, the complaint states.

“These intentional lies have poisoned the public's perception,” Diddy's attorney Erica Wolff told People magazine.. The airing of the accusations also allegedly benefited the opposing parties. According to the complaint, Courtney Burgess monetized her allegations through memoirs. Ariel Mitchell, for her part, allegedly gained media notoriety. And finally, the NewsNation channel reportedly saw its audience grow.

P. Diddy accused sex trafficking: Court battle amid accusations and lies

“Sean 'Diddy' Combs is taking a stand against the malicious lies that were fabricated and amplified by individuals looking to profit at his expense,” Diddy's lawyer told People. Erica Wolff accuses the defendants of deliberately fabricating and spread outrageous lies, thus threatening the rapper's right to a fair trial.

For his part, Ariel Mitchell, responding for the accused, describes this complaint as a “pathetic ploy” intended to silence the victims. “Diddy has time to file a complaint but refuses to accept the services of the prosecutions already initiated against him“, says the lawyer. She intends to counter-attack and demand sanctions for this action deemed unfounded by the defense.