Diddy is fighting back hard against one of his accusers, Courtney Burgess, and TV network NewsNation for airing allegations of sexual assault against him. Earlier this year, Diddy filed a $50 million lawsuit against Burgess. Now, heâs amending that suit to include NewsNation, seeking up to $100 million in additional damages, claiming the accusations have caused him âsevere reputational harm.â
The lawsuit calls out Burgess and his attorney Mitchell for spreading âwild lies and conspiracy theories,â saying they are âamong the worst perpetratorsâ in what Diddy describes as a âpitiful spectacleâ that has abandoned any pretense of objectivity and turned into a media circus.
Back in October 2024, Burgess, alongside his lawyer, alleged possession of videos showing Diddy committing sexual assault, including disturbing claims involving minors. So far, Burgess, his attorney, and NewsNation have not responded to the defamation suit.
Meanwhile, Diddy remains behind bars as he awaits sentencing in October. While he was acquitted of the most serious charges, sex trafficking and racketeering, he was convicted on lesser counts related to transportation for prostitution during last monthâs high-profile trial.
Since then, Diddyâs attempts to secure bail have been repeatedly denied by the judge, who cited the lack of âexceptionalâ reasons for release and referenced Diddyâs history of domestic violence as part of the decision.