Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sued for 1996 assault outside NYC club
(NewsNation) — In a new lawsuit, Sean “Diddy” Combs and his security team have been accused of physically assaulting an Atlanta man outside a New York City club in 1996.
DeWitt Gilmore, a writer who goes by the pen name Relentless Aaron, exclusively told NewsNation’s Ashleigh Banfield on Monday that he and two friends were leaving an NYC nightclub when Combs, driven by his bodyguard, pulled up and began ridiculing him.
Shots were allegedly fired, with Gilmore and his friends fleeing the scene.
“We’ve all been intimidated by Diddy. Many people have been intimidated by this guy’s power and influence and his money,” Gilmore told “Banfield.” “He could wipe me out in no time. I was afraid, to be honest. But ever since he’s been locked up, we feel protected. We’re no longer afraid. I speak for all the victims.”
What we know about the Diddy investigation
Combs was arrested Sept. 16 after months of allegations and a federal raid on two of his properties. He pleaded not guilty in New York court the next day.
On Oct. 10, a May 5 trial date was set for him to face sex trafficking and racketeering charges.
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