Diddy is facing at least eight civil lawsuits. The latest addition to the pile of legal troubles is a lawsuit filed yesterday (May 30 Thursday) by Joi Dickerson-Neal.
Joi Dickerson-Neal accused Diddy of drugging and sexually assaulting her in 1991. According to her lawsuit, he recorded the incident and showed the footage to other people. It has been reported that Dickerson-Neal said the case is not “about money.” The lawsuit was filed via the New York Supreme Court in November 2023 just days before statute of limitations
Producer Lil Rod initiated legal action against Diddy in February 2024, accusing him of sexual assault and related misconduct. The lawsuit painted Diddy as the head of a extensive and toxic sex trafficking enterprise. Lucian Grainge, CEO of Universal Music Group, was initially included as a defendant in the suit, but Lil Rod's lawyer later retracted the claims against Grainge in May.
Being that all of Diddy's bad behavior has caught the attention of the fed's. His accusers potentially could be telling their stories to a grand jury.
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To assist with Diddy's legal battles he has enlisted Michael Tremonte of the law firm Sher Termonte LLC to handle the case. Tremonte is known for representing Rinat Akhmetshin, a notable figure in the Special Counsel investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 United States Presidential election.
His legal talents have been successful for clients entangled in both public and private corruption inquiries, handling matters such as bribery and kickbacks in federal procurement, as well as the mishandling of healthcare funding and employee benefit programs. Furthermore, he provides defense in federal campaign finance and political interference investigations, skillfully resolving cases stemming from the 2016 U.S. Presidential election probe without charges. Moreover, his expertise extends to civil and criminal RICO cases, showcasing a broad range of legal acumen.
What are your thoughts on Diddy hiring Michael Tremonte who is known for representing the Russian "spy" in the 2016 elections? Do you think Diddy will have to prove his innocence in front of a grand jury? Drop your thoughts below.
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