Sean “Diddy” Combs.
Prince Williams/WireimageSean “Diddy” Combs filed a defamation suit against one of his accusers, their lawyer and NewsNation.
According to court documents obtained by Us every weekDiddy, 55, filed a lawsuit in New York against Courtney Burgess and his lawyer Ariel Mitchell on Wednesday January 22. Burgess previously testified before a federal grand jury against Diddy, claiming to have evidence of alleged “creepy” evenings.
The filing also names Nexstar Media Inc., which operates NewsNation. Burgess and Mitchell appeared on the network’s show, Banfield, in November 2024 to discuss the allegations against Diddy. (The music mogul was behind bars since September 2024 after having been indicted on charges sex trafficking and racketeering.)
The documents claimed that Burgess and Mitchell fabricated “outrageous lies” against Diddy so they could “gain social media fame, enrich themselves and deprive Mr. Combs of his reputation, livelihood and right to a fair trial.”
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During his appearance on NewsNation, Burgess claimed to own 11 USB sticks containing videos of eight celebrities, six men and two women. Burgess alleged that “two to three” of the individuals were minors. In the January filing, Diddy accused Burgess of lying and claimed no such tape existed.
Diddy – who is currently in prison while awaits trial scheduled for May 5 – seeks no less than $50 million in damages, including punitive damages, for harm caused by the “false and defamatory statements.”
In the documents, Diddy claimed that “malicious lies” carried out by Burgess, Mitchell and NewsNation caused him “significant reputational and economic harm.” In addition to the negativity on social media, Diddy claimed that the “intentionally false and defamatory statements have also poisoned the minds” of the potential jury for Diddy’s upcoming trial this year.
“Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs is taking a stand against malicious lies that have been fabricated and amplified by individuals seeking to profit at his expense,” Diddy’s attorney said. Erica Wolff said in a statement. “These defendants deliberately fabricated and disseminated outrageous lies, with complete disregard for the truth. Their lies poisoned public perception and contaminated the jury. This complaint should serve as a warning that such intentional falsehoods, which undermine Mr. Combs’ right to a fair trial, will no longer be tolerated.
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Diddy’s legal troubles began last year when he was indicted by a grand jury in September 2024. He was later arrested on charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, conspiracy and transportation to engage in prostitution. A 14-page indictment alleged that Diddy “abused, threatened and coerced women and others around him” for decades at his infamous parties, nicknamed “Freak-Offs.”
Diddy has repeatedly denied the allegations and has pleaded not guilty to the charges. He remains incarcerated at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center after being denied bail in four separate appeals.