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Rapper Sean Diddy Combs's trial ended last month, with him being acquitted of major charges of trafficking and racketeering conspiracy. While the sentencing his scheduled for October 3 and the bail was denied, Combs doesn't appear to back down. In a new update by USA Today, the rapper has reportedly "amended" his previously filed defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess on August 11.
For those unversed, Courtney had reportedly escalated the legal battle against Combs and alleged that she possessed "videotapes" of the latter and other celebrity friends. According to USA Today, Sean had reportedly filed a defamation lawsuit in January seeking $50 million in damages. According to court documents secured by the news outlet, Sean is now reportedly seeking "at least $100 million" in damages.
Explored: Diddy increases his defamation lawsuit to $100 million
Sean "Diddy" Combs may have time on his hands until October, and he appears to be charging at those who potentially escalated his legal battle. USA Today reported that Sean has filed for further compensation for "severe reputational harm" due to "outlandish claims". In the amended lawsuit, Sean's attorneys claim that Courtney's allegations fueled a "media frenzy" which obscured "objectivity." They described it as,
"a global audience feasts at the all-you-can-eat buffet of wild lies and conspiracy theories."
They added,
"Mitchell and Burgess are among the worst perpetrators in this offensive scenario."
According to USA Today, apart from Courtney, her attorney, Ariel Mitchelle, and NewsNation, a news broadcaster, have also been named as defendants. The lawsuit further reads,
"They eagerly court every opportunity to broadcast blatant falsehoods, pretending they have proof that Mr. Combs engaged in heinous acts, knowing that no such proof exists."
Diddy has reportedly amended his defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, who previously spoke against the rapper in a 2024 interview with NewsNation. Sean's lawyers have alleged that their "blatant" claims led to a domino effect of negative publicity for the rapper.
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