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Sean "Diddy" Combs has taken legal action against NBCUniversal, Peacock TV, and Ample Entertainment, filing a $100 million defamation lawsuit over the documentary _Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy_. The lawsuit, filed in New York state court on February 12, accuses the media companies of broadcasting false allegations, including claims that Combs was involved in the murder of his late partner, Kim Porter, and engaged in sexual acts with minors.The lawsuit asserts that NBC maliciously accused Diddy of murder despite the L.A. County Coroner confirming that Porter’s 2018 death was due to natural causes. Diddy argues that the documentary irresponsibly amplifies conspiracy theories from social media, speculating that multiple deaths in his circle are not coincidences.
“In the purported documentary, Defendants accuse Mr. Combs of horrible crimes, including serial murder and sexual assault of minors – knowing that there is no evidence to support them,” the lawsuit states. The lawsuit also challenges the documentary’s credibility, particularly statements made by Al B. Sure, Porter's ex-partner, who allegedly implied that Diddy was responsible for her death, asking, “Do I have to say allegedly?”
The documentary also discusses allegations of sexual misconduct, referencing a civil lawsuit that claimed Diddy engaged in sexual activity with underaged girls. However, the lawsuit emphasizes that two women, who were named in that claim, have since come forward to clarify that they were adults at the time of the alleged incident.
Diddy's legal team, led by attorney Erica Wolff, condemned the documentary, stating, “NBCUniversal Media, LLC, Peacock TV, LLC, and Ample LLC made a conscious decision to line their own pockets at the expense of truth, decency, and basic standards of professional journalism.” She further accused NBC of “grossly exploiting the trust of their audience” and “racing to outdo their competition for the most salacious Diddy exposé.”
Diddy, who is currently facing federal charges including sex trafficking, maintains his innocence and argues that the documentary’s release could impact his right to a fair trial. The lawsuit seeks a minimum of $100 million in damages and aims to hold NBC accountable for what Diddy describes as “extraordinary damage” caused by their “reckless statements.”
