Celebrities accused of sexual misconduct

Diddy is being sued for sexual assault by former employee Rodney Jones

Stars Insider

27/02/24 | StarsInsider

CELEBRITY Controversy

The era of #MeToo has brought waves of fresh sexual misconduct allegations against some prominent and powerful figures. It might seem like all of these accusations are new, but the fact is that victims are only just starting to feel more comfortable in sharing their experiences, and these acts of sexual misconduct and abuse have been going on for many, many years. The difference is that, now, people are paying attention.

Sean "Diddy" Combs is now the subject of a second lawsuit detailing horrific sexual assault and harassment allegations. The first one was filed by his former girlfriend, the singer Cassie, in November 2023. It described years of sexual, physical, and psychological abuse throughout their relationship. Now, a man named Rodney Jones is also suing him. Jones was a producer and videographer for Combs in the past and claims he was repeatedly sexually assaulted by the music mogul. The court filings allege that Combs would grope him, undress in front of him, and forced him to watch videos of other men having sex. Jones also claims that Combs had his son, Justin Combs, and other associates find underage girls to bring to his parties. Combs would allegedly serve alcohol laced with drugs, and Jones himself claims that he was once drugged at one of the parties. Jones says he was also sexually assaulted by Cuba Gooding Jr. on Combs' yacht. Jones is seeking at least US$30 million in damages. Comb's attorney responded to the allegations calling Jones a liar shamelessly looking for a payout. 

The public is still learning how to deal with figures accused of sexual crimes and those who protect them, but by putting these stories in the spotlight, a discussion can be had about the power structures that enable these patterns, the faults our society has had in the past in dealing with them, and the steps we can take to do better.

Click through this gallery to discover the defamed faces who have been accused of sexual misconduct.

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