Joseph Sherman Sues Thalia Graves for Defamation

Thalia Graves has filed a lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs and his former bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, claiming they drugged and raped her in 2001, allegedly recording the assault. In response, Sherman has countersued Graves for defamation, asserting that he has never met her and that her accusations are false and damaging to his reputation. His legal team describes the allegations as outrageous and claims that Graves attempted to extort him by pressuring him to provide false testimony against Combs. Graves, flanked by attorney Gloria Allred, expressed the deep emotional toll the assault has taken on her. Sherman is seeking $100 million in damages, citing severe emotional distress and financial harm due to Graves' claims. The case raises serious issues surrounding sexual assault allegations and the impact on those accused.