UPDATE: A Largo man has filed an explosive lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs, accusing the now-incarcerated music mogul of sexual battery. The allegations stem from incidents occurring in 2002 and 2005, as detailed by plaintiff Jonathan Hay in a filing that has shaken the entertainment community.
In his statement, Hay claims he felt he may have been drugged during an encounter with Combs, who is currently serving 50 months in federal prison for unrelated crimes. “I was stonewalled. Nobody listened. The police didn’t do anything because, at the time, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs was untouchable,” Hay said, expressing the deep sense of betrayal he felt over the years.
According to the lawsuit, Hay was producing a project about the late rapper Notorious B.I.G. in 2020 when Combs allegedly made inappropriate advances. Hay describes a disturbing incident where Combs watched pornography while engaging in sexual acts with B.I.G.’s clothing in front of him. “When I told C.J. Wallace and another man what happened, they canceled the project,” Hay recounted, highlighting the gravity of his experience.
In a shocking turn, Hay alleges that Wallace and another associate, Willie Mack, forcibly took him to an undisclosed location where Combs allegedly compelled him to perform oral sex. “Diddy just doesn’t show up at the location to violate me the way that he did without there being some kind of correspondence between the other perpetrators that attacked me,” Hay stated.
Hay’s emotional testimony reveals a man deeply affected by his experiences, stating he endured severe depression and suicidal thoughts as a result of the violation. Now, he is pursuing both civil and criminal cases against Combs, hoping to inspire other victims to come forward. “I’m coming out telling the truth,” he declared defiantly.
Legal representatives for Wallace have dismissed Hay’s accusations as “absurd and baseless,” asserting that the case is frivolous and will ultimately be dismissed. They claim that Hay’s allegations are inconsistent and not credible. “It is unfortunate that the media is not thoroughly vetting Hay’s allegations,” an attorney for Wallace stated, calling for a more rigorous investigation into the claims.
Hay has confirmed that the Largo Police Department is involved in the case. News Channel 8 has reached out for official confirmation from local authorities, awaiting a response.
As this case develops, the implications for Combs and the broader entertainment industry are significant. With Hay’s courageous decision to come forward, the spotlight is now on the culture of silence surrounding allegations of sexual misconduct. Stay tuned for updates as more information becomes available.
