Sean “Diddy” Combs faces a new indictment amid multiple civil lawsuits and criminal charges against him. Bryana “Bana” Bongolana fashion designer, filed a lawsuit in Los Angeles alleging that the music mogul He threatened to kill her and hung her from a balcony on the 17th floor. of a building in September 2016.
The complaint, obtained by Rolling Stoneincludes charges of sexual assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and seeks damages of $10 million.
In his 17-page lawsuit, Bongolan describes that the incident occurred in the apartment of Cassie Ventura, who was then Combs’ partner. According to the story, Combs burst into the apartment screaming and, after a confrontation, grabbed her by the armpits and lifted her over the balcony railing to the outside.
“The only purpose of hanging someone over a balcony is to intentionally kill or terrify them.”Bongolan’s lawyer, James R. Nikraftar, stated in the legal document also cited by NME.
Bongolan claims that he was sleeping in Ventura’s apartment when the musician arrived around 4:00 am shouting and banging on the door. Upon entering, Combs allegedly cornered her on the balcony, where he physically assaulted her and lifted her over the edge. The complainant, being of a thin and small build, felt that she was at the mercy of the producer.
According to testimony, Ventura desperately intervened, which ultimately stopped the attack. Still, Bongolan claims Combs violently threw her against the balcony furniture before releasing her.
The complaint also mentions a history of violence, both physical and emotional, that the woman says she witnessed between Combs and Ventura. On one occasion, He claims that he saw Ventura with several bruises and a black eyewhich she attributed to attacks by Combs.
At another point, Combs allegedly threw a knife at Ventura, who responded by throwing another knife at him in self-defense.
The magnate’s threats arose in a previous discussion. The complainant claims that Combs tried to intimidate her by saying: “I’m the damn devil. You have no idea what it could do to you. “I could kill you.”
Combs’ representatives categorically denied Bongolan’s allegations. “Anyone has the right to file a lawsuit, regardless of the evidence they may or may not have,” a spokesperson for the artist told Rolling Stone.
“Since last year, Ms. Bongolan has expressed her intention to sue Combs and has sought legal representation to pursue her claims.”. Combs firmly denies these allegations and is confident they will be proven unfounded.”.
The rapper is currently being held without bail at the Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center, facing federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. His trial is scheduled for May 2025.
The denial of bail has been reaffirmed several times by the courts, as prosecutors argue that Combs represents a risk to the community and that, if he awaits his trial in freedom, he could tamper with witnesses.
This new lawsuit joins more than 30 civil cases that have been filed against Combs since 2023, including allegations of sexual abuse, violence and child trafficking dating from the 1990s to 2022. The plaintiffs include artists, models, businessmen and people who claim to have been victims as minors.
Regarding Bongolan’s case, his attorney stated that the lawsuit seeks to “demand that Mr. Combs take responsibility for the trauma he intentionally and maliciously inflicted.” For his part, Combs pleads innocent not only in this case, but in all the accusations he faces.
