There is no end in sight for embattled American rapper, Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ legal troubles with indications that he is being sued for $10-million by a Dominican dancer, according to multiple reports.
The matter was first reported by Variety Magazine who identified the Dominican as Edmond Laurent, who was described as a former model, actor, and exotic dancer, who moonlighted under the name “Islander.”
The magazine reported that the lawsuit was filed on Tuesday, July 1 in a Los Angeles Superior Court, alleging sexual abuse, drugging, and intentional transmission of a sexually transmitted disease.
In the 32-page lawsuit, Laurent also mentioned several unnamed individuals accusing them of assault, battery, sexual battery, civil conspiracy, intentional infliction of emotional distress, negligence, and aiding and abetting.
According to Variety, the complaint alleged that the abuse began in the 2000s when Laurent, who is heterosexual, was invited to perform at a private event at a Los Angeles hotel. Upon arrival, he found a man and a woman wearing masks who wanted a private dance.
“Seeing nothing wrong with the request, Plaintiff proceeded to perform. After the performance, he was paid and left,” the Variety report reads. The man Laurent allegedly encountered was Combs, the complaint said, according to the magazine.
The report continued, “A few days later, he received another call from the woman, and he returned. After performing his dance for the couple, the woman propositioned Laurent for sexual intercourse,” the Variety reports continued. “According to the complaint, Combs noted ‘how much pleasure he derived from watching another man ‘f*&$’ his girl.’ Laurent agreed, put on a condom, and proceeded to have sex with the woman. He was paid an additional $1,000 for the act.”
The lawsuit went on to allege that Laurent was drugged and raped by Combs and the mystery woman, who on purpose punctured a condom with her nails and exposed him to a sexually transmitted disease.
It also mentioned multiple encounters where Laurent was allegedly manipulated into spiked drinks and forced into non-consensual sexual acts, including one incident where he lost consciousness after drinking orange juice that was reportedly laced with Rohypnol and ketamine.
“When Plaintiff regained consciousness, he was lying naked on the bed, slathered in baby oil, and felt immense pressure and pain in his rectum,” the complaint states, according to Variety.
The magazine quoted one of Laurent’s attorneys, Rodney Diggs, who said the lawsuit is all about holding “powerful individuals accountable.”
“This lawsuit is not just about seeking justice for one man — it is about holding powerful individuals accountable when they use their influence to exploit, degrade, and destroy lives behind closed doors,” he said. “For years, Mr. Laurent suffered in silence — his career, body, and spirit irreparably damaged by the trauma he endured. Today, that silence ends. No amount of fame, fortune, or intimidation should shield anyone from being held responsible for their actions.”
On Wednesday, July 2, Combs was found guilty on two charges related to prostitution and was acquitted of the serious allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering in a trial that has captivated many observers.
The online database, IMDb, that provides information about movies, TV shows, video games, and streaming content, states that Laurent was born in Dominica and speaks French. He is now living in Beverly Hills.
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