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“Over 100 individuals” have come forward to accuse P. Diddy of sexual assault, as announced by attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents the group and plans to file a lawsuit against the American artist. “This is a significant issue that we plan to tackle with vigor,” said the Texas-based lawyer in a statement released on Tuesday, October 1, calling on the music and entertainment industry for support. “If you have experienced or witnessed such appalling conduct, I urge you to step forward.” Sean “Diddy” Combs, a prominent figure in hip hop, has faced several allegations of rape or sexual assault over the past few months. He was taken into custody on September 16 at a hotel in Manhattan and is currently held in pre-trial detention. He has entered a plea of not guilty to charges of trafficking for sexual exploitation and extortion. Federal prosecutor Damian Williams described a system marked by “violence” to coerce women into “prolonged sexual relations with sex workers,” instances that he claimed were “documented” and during which the victims consumed drugs such as ecstasy, GHB (known as the date rape drug), or ketamine. The indictment states that the rapper utilized his employees and “the vast resources and influence of the diverse business empire he managed and controlled to establish a criminal organization whose members were involved in … sexual trafficking, forced labor, kidnapping, and obstruction of justice”.
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Michel Barnier calls for an “exceptional and temporary” contribution to deal with the “very serious” financial situation
