According to lawyer Tony Buzbee, several well-known celebrities are quietly paying off victims to avoid being publicly named in lawsuits connected to the Sean “Diddy” Combs sexual assault case.
Buzbee, who represents over 120 alleged victims of Combs, told TMZ that his firm is preparing to sue high-profile figures but is offering them a chance to settle before the claims go public. Some celebrities have already chosen to settle.
Buzbee emphasized that in such cases, settlements are often pursued to protect the victims’ best interests, and a number of notable individuals have resolved the matters without the filing of a public lawsuit.
He also plans to file numerous lawsuits soon, including on behalf of 25 minors, and has sent demand letters to those who will be sued alongside Combs.
Buzbee warned that anyone who was in the room and witnessed the alleged abuse but did nothing to stop it could face legal consequences.
He noted that many people were aware of or witnessed the events but failed to intervene, and they may now be held accountable.
While Buzbee said people are eager to know which celebrities may be named, he cautioned that no major names will be revealed this week.
He stressed that thorough investigation is necessary before making any additional accusations, given the potential fallout.
Combs, who has been in custody since his arrest on September 16, faces allegations of forcing women into drug-fueled sex parties involving male prostitutes, with some lasting for days.
Federal authorities claim the abuse spanned more than a decade, with violence or threats used to control the victims.
Combs and his legal team maintain that the acts were consensual and deny any abuse, including against minors.
