Sean “Diddy” Combs has launched a $100 million defamation lawsuit against NBC Universal, alleging that the company deliberately spread false and damaging claims in its Peacock documentary Diddy The Making of a Bad Boy.
Combs’ legal team argues that the documentary is filled with “outrageous new lies and conspiracy theories” designed to destroy his reputation while he awaits trial on serious criminal charges, including racketeering and sex trafficking.
The lawsuit, filed in a New York State court, accuses NBC Universal of exploiting its credibility as a major media company to promote sensationalized content purely for profit.
The complaint states that NBC Universal knowingly pushed misleading narratives, portraying Combs in an extremely negative light. It claims that the network “chose financial gain over journalistic integrity,” using his legal troubles to generate headlines.
The documentary allegedly compares Combs to Jeffrey Epstein, making shocking claims that link him to crimes such as serial murder, the rape of minors, and human trafficking.
His attorneys argue that these accusations are baseless and were presented with “reckless disregard for the truth,” further damaging his public image just months before his trial, scheduled for May 5.
Since his arrest on September 16, 2024, Combs has been detained at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. Despite multiple attempts to secure bail, he remains in custody and faces the possibility of a life sentence if convicted.
His lawyer, Erica Wolff, criticized NBC Universal for attempting to “outshine its competitors” by producing what she calls a “malicious hit piece” aimed at stirring public outrage.
As of now, NBC and Peacock have not issued any statements in response to the lawsuit. The case is expected to draw significant attention as it unfolds, with Combs fighting to clear his name against both the legal system and the media.
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