There have been legal troubles for Sean “Diddy” Combs, as he has been arrested and is now dealing with charges related to suspected sex trafficking and fraud – and potentially his ex-girlfriend he Jennifer Lopez could also be drawn into it.
Recently, the Bad Boy Records mogul responded to a Michigan prisoner who filed a lawsuit against him earlier this year.
Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith claimed that Diddy sexually assaulted him at a party in 1997. His failure to respond to the allegations led to the judge’s ruling in favor of Cardello-Smith, requiring The tycoon had to pay a $100 million violation judgment.
Diddy’s lawyer said at the time: “This man [Cardello-Smith] is a convicted felon and sexual predator who has been convicted of 14 counts of sexual assault and kidnapping over the past 26 years.”
“His background now includes committing court fraud from prison, as Mr. Combs has never heard of him let alone been served with any lawsuit. Mr. Combs looks forward to want this verdict to be quickly overturned.”
Following the reversal of the verdict, Diddy’s legal representatives remain vigilant as they anticipate further actions from Cardello-Smith.
According to court records recently obtained by AllHipHop, they strongly deny all of Cardello-Smith’s claims and are asking for the case to be dismissed. They are also seeking federal regulatory sanctions.
In an effort to curb the wave of baseless lawsuits, a specific court directive was made to prevent individuals from making baseless claims.
“This series of fabricated claims must stop.”
“Plaintiff’s frequent filings clearly show he has no intention of stopping his futile attacks.”
Diddy’s legal representatives reported that Cardello-Smith initiated a total of 173 federal lawsuits over the years, a significant number of which were ultimately deemed baseless and dismissed.
But in his persistent efforts to involve celebrities in his claims, the prisoner repeatedly tried to implicate famous figures like Jennifer Lopez, even naming her as a potential witness. capabilities for this particular case.
Recent reports from In Touch say the Michigan Department of Corrections is seeking testimony from “Jennifer Lynn Lopez, also known as Jenny from the Block.”
It appears that Lopez, who famously dated Diddy in the late ’90s and early 2000s, may have important information regarding an alleged assault and Cardello-Smith hopes that the actress and songbird actor can provide valuable insights to support his claims.
In court documents, Diddy’s attorney David Fink points out that Cardello-Smith’s actions have resulted in significant legal fees for the “I Need A Girl” rapper and further emphasizes that the lawsuit is malicious. abuse of legal resources.
Diddy’s legal team is asking for monetary sanctions, pointing to the burden caused by Cardello-Smith’s track record of baseless legal challenges.
Court documents claim that as a result of his persistent frivolous claims, Cardello-Smith has faced restrictions in various jurisdictions requiring payment of upfront fees before filing sue.
Due to the consistent sequence of events presented, Diddy’s legal representatives are advocating for equivalent restrictions to be applied in the ongoing litigation.
By making this motion, Diddy’s attorneys are not only seeking a resolution to the case at hand, but also attempting to avoid potential legal hurdles stemming from what they believe is a cycle of ongoing harassment. continued by Cardello-Smith, who is seeking $400 million in damages.
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