According to court filings, the incident occurred in the Virgin Islands, where Gooding allegedly touched, groped, and fondled Jones without consent.
Jones claims that Combs facilitated the encounter between him and Gooding, and that Combs failed to intervene when the alleged assault took place.
Involvement of Diddy in Lawsuit
Jones, who collaborated with Combs on music projects, initially filed a lawsuit against Combs, accusing him of various illegal activities, including sexual assault.
Combs is alleged to have forced Jones into engaging with sex workers and pressured him into acts with them.
Legal Developments and Homeland Security Raid
Gooding was added as a defendant in Jones’ amended lawsuit, filed in U.S. federal court, following a raid on two of Combs’ homes by homeland security agents.
The raids were part of an ongoing inquiry into various allegations against Combs, including claims of sex trafficking and sexual assault.
Additional Allegations Against Combs
The lawsuit against Combs is one of several legal battles he is facing concerning allegations of sexual assault.
Multiple accusers, including R&B singer Cassie Ventura and Joi Dickerson-Neal, have come forward with allegations spanning over a decade.
Combs has denied these allegations and settled with Ventura out of court.
Response and Further Inquiries
Gooding’s representatives have been contacted for comment regarding his inclusion in the lawsuit.
The legal proceedings surrounding the allegations against Combs continue amidst ongoing investigations and additional accusers coming forward.
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