Sean Combs Facing Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
Music mogul Sean Combs is facing a sexual harassment lawsuit filed by a former producer and videographer.
The lawsuit, filed in Los Angeles Superior Court on Monday, alleges that Combs subjected the producer, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, to unwanted sexual advances and harassment over a period of several years.
Jones claims that Combs repeatedly propositioned him for sex, made lewd comments about his body, and even exposed himself to him on one occasion.
The lawsuit also alleges that Combs threatened to blacklist Jones in the music industry if he did not comply with his sexual demands.
Jones is seeking $30 million in damages.
Combs has denied the allegations, calling them “baseless and ridiculous.”
“I am confident that I will be vindicated in court,” he said in a statement.
The lawsuit is the latest in a series of sexual harassment allegations against powerful men in the entertainment industry.
In recent months, dozens of women have come forward to accuse men like Harvey Weinstein, Matt Lauer, and Charlie Rose of sexual misconduct.
The #MeToo movement has encouraged women to speak out about their experiences of sexual harassment and assault, and it has led to a number of high-profile firings and resignations.
It remains to be seen whether the allegations against Combs will have a similar impact on his career.