More than 100 people are suing Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs for sexual abuse

More than a hundred alleged victims will file lawsuits against rapper Sean “Diddy” Combs and others for rape, sexual assault and sexual exploitation, a U.S. attorney announced Tuesday.

“This is an important case that we will pursue vigorously,” said Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee. “We will thoroughly investigate and hold accountable any person or entity involved in or benefiting from this egregious behavior.”

This legal action follows Combs’ indictment last month on three criminal charges accusing him of sexually assaulting women and coercing them into drug-fueled sex parties through threats and violence.

The allegations against Combs have escalated since last year, when singer Cassie, born Casandra Ventura, alleged that Combs subjected her to more than a decade of abuse, including physical coercion, drug use and a 2018 rape.

Subsequent lawsuits have painted a similar picture of Combs as a violent figure who exploited his fame to victimize women.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to the criminal charges and remains in jail awaiting trial.