Sean Combs Doubles Defamation Suit to $100M in SDNY Against NewsNation, Accusers

Sean "Diddy" Combs has significantly escalated his defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, Burgess’s attorney Ariel Mitchell, and NewsNation, increasing his compensation demand from $50 million to over $100 million. The lawsuit centers on Burgess's public claims, including possession of videos allegedly showing Combs involved in sexual misconduct with celebrities and minors, which Combs vehemently denies, calling them fabricated and offensive. Combs accuses Mitchell and NewsNation of knowingly spreading falsehoods to damage his reputation, including claims about a police report that does not implicate him. This legal battle unfolds amid Combs's ongoing criminal case, where he was acquitted of major sex trafficking and racketeering charges but convicted on lesser transportation for prostitution charges, remaining in custody with sentencing pending. Combs’s legal team argues that the defamatory statements have caused severe reputational harm and jeopardized his right to a fair trial, while the defendants have yet to publicly respond. The lawsuit seeks to hold the media and accusers accountable for what Combs describes as a deliberate smear campaign amplified by sensational media coverage.