Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a $10M lawsuit from ex-dancer Edmond Laurent, alleging drugging, rape, and STD transmission at LA hotels in the 2000s.
Sean “Diddy” Combs is facing a new $10 million civil lawsuit filed by Edmond Laurent, a former model and exotic dancer, who accuses the rapper of drugging, sexually assaulting, and infecting him with an STD in a series of disturbing incidents dating back to the late 2000s.
The suit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court, names Combs, an unnamed woman (Jane Doe), and other unidentified associates as defendants for alleged sexual battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence.
According to Variety, According to the 32-page complaint, Laurent, who worked under the stage name “Islander,” says the abuse began after he was booked to perform at a private party for a masked couple — later identified as Combs and the Jane Doe.
Over several encounters at high-end hotels like The Mondrian and The Intercontinental in LA, Laurent claims he was pressured into consuming alcohol laced with drugs, including Rohypnol and ketamine, and was ultimately rendered unconscious and anally raped.
The suit alleges that during one encounter, the condom Laurent used was intentionally punctured by the woman’s fingernails, exposing him to an STD.
Laurent later developed anal warts, suffered severe gastrointestinal illness, and was diagnosed with stomach cancer.
The complaint includes disturbing descriptions of coercive sex acts and manipulation by Combs, who allegedly used his fame and influence to exploit Laurent.
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Laurent’s attorneys, Rodney Diggs and Tyrone Blackburn, are also representing other alleged victims in separate cases against Combs, including Lil Rodney.
Diggs stated the lawsuit aims to hold powerful figures accountable, emphasizing the long-lasting damage inflicted on Laurent, who now suffers from PTSD, depression, and major health issues.
Combs, currently detained in Brooklyn and awaiting a verdict in a federal criminal trial for sex trafficking and racketeering, continues to deny all allegations.
The lawsuit also implicates hotel staff and security for allegedly ignoring signs of misconduct, such as excessive baby oil, noise complaints, and evidence of drug use.
