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 $100 million judgment against the rapper and record producer.
Derrick Lee Smith, 51, won the multimillion-dollar judgment by default in Lenawee County Circuit Court during a virtual hearing on Monday after Combs, 54, failed to show up.
An attorney for Combs said the rapper would move to have the judgment dismissed.
“This man (Smith) 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 several other sexual assault cases still pending.
Combs, 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.
Latest Stories
-
TEWU suspends strike after NLC directive, urges swift resolution of grievances
10 mins -
Netflix debuts Grain Media’s explosive film
37 mins -
‘Expired’ rice scandal: FDA is complicit; top officials must be fired – Ablakwa
1 hour -
#TheManifestoDebate: We’ll provide potable water, expand water distribution network – NDC
1 hour -
IPR Ghana@50: Pupils educated to keep the environment clean
2 hours -
PenTrust CEO named ‘Best Pensions CEO’, company wins ‘Scheme Administrator Award’ at Ghana Accountancy & Finance Awards 2024
2 hours -
Alan Kyerematen’s ‘Brighter Future for Health Professionals’ in Ghana Revealed in Bono
2 hours -
#TheManifestoDebate: NPP will ensure a safer, cleaner and greener environment – Dr Kokofu
2 hours -
2024 Election: Police to deal with individuals who will cause trouble – IGP
2 hours -
Seychelles President’s visit rekindles historical and diplomatic ties with Ghana
2 hours -
Election 2024: EC destroys defective ballot papers for Ahafo and Volta regions
3 hours -
2024 Election: I am sad EC disqualified me, but I endorse CPP’s candidate – PNP’s Nabla
3 hours -
I want to build a modern, inclusive country anchored by systems and data – Bawumia to CSOs
3 hours -
Miss Health Ghana 2024: Kujori Esther Cachana crowned new Health Ambassador
3 hours -
Playback: The manifesto debate on WASH and climate change
3 hours