Diddy Faces New Allegations of Abuse Involving Balcony Incident

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Sean "Diddy" Combs has been accused in a new lawsuit of dangling a woman over a high-rise balcony in 2016. Filed in Los Angeles by fashion designer Bryana "Bana" Bongolan, the suit alleges the incident occurred while she was at the home of Combs' then-girlfriend, Casandra "Cassie" Ventura. This lawsuit adds to more than two dozen claims against the music mogul, accusing him of various offenses, including sexual assault, drugging individuals, intimidating witnesses, and physical violence.  

 

Combs is also facing federal charges related to racketeering and sex trafficking, which he has categorically denied, including the allegations in this latest case. According to Ms. Bongolan, the 2016 incident began when she spent the night at Ms. Ventura’s apartment. The lawsuit states that Combs arrived at the home, shouting and banging on the door before forcing his way inside.  

 

Ms. Bongolan, who was on the balcony at the time, alleges that Combs confronted her aggressively, grabbing and molesting her before lifting her off the ground. The lawsuit claims he then dangled her over the edge of the balcony. At the time, Ms. Bongolan reportedly weighed approximately 100 pounds (45.3 kilograms), making her efforts to resist him futile.  

 

The suit states, "She attempted to resist him, throwing her weight back in a desperate struggle to avoid being thrown to the ground and likely to her death," but alleges that Combs "easily overpowered her."  

 

The situation reportedly escalated until Ms. Ventura intervened, pulling Ms. Bongolan back over the ledge. However, the lawsuit alleges that Combs slammed Ms. Bongolan onto patio furniture during the process.  

 

These allegations are reminiscent of an incident detailed in a 2023 lawsuit filed by Ms. Ventura against Combs. Her lawsuit, which was settled a day after it was filed, accused Combs of abuse, rape, and sex trafficking. It included claims of a similar event where Combs allegedly "picked up one of Ms. Ventura’s friends like a child and dangled the friend over the balcony."  

 

Ms. Bongolan also asserts that her professional relationship with Combs was marked by ongoing "terror and abuse." According to the lawsuit, their relationship began when Combs approached her to collaborate on creative projects, including a clothing line and album cover designs.  

 

Combs has yet to respond directly to this latest lawsuit, maintaining his stance of denial regarding all allegations against him. These recent accusations further intensify the scrutiny surrounding the music mogul as his legal challenges continue to grow.

 

Based on a report by BBC 2024-12-05