Diddy accused NBC and Peacock of defamation in a $100 million lawsuit, claiming the documentary’s director admitted speeding manufacturing for aggressive causes.
Diddy has escalated his authorized combat towards NBCUniversal and Peacock, claiming the producers of Diddy: The Making of a Unhealthy Boy rushed the undertaking and unfold damaging falsehoods in a bid to beat the competitors.
In a brand new amended grievance, the Hip-Hop mogul accuses the documentary crew of defamation and alleges the movie falsely linked him to homicide, intercourse trafficking of minors and extortion via hidden-camera recordings.
The revised lawsuit provides new claims and displays his July acquittals in federal courtroom.
The grievance highlights a quote from Ample Leisure co-founder Ari Mark, who advised The Hollywood Reporter, “It’s actually aggressive and I feel that’s the reason it wasn’t sufficient to be quick, it was additionally essential to be distinct. There’s no time and this was an especially quick turnaround.”
Diddy’s authorized crew says the assertion reveals the producers prioritized velocity over accuracy.
The lawsuit names NBCUniversal Media, Peacock TV and Ample as defendants and seeks a minimum of $100 million in damages.
It alleges the documentary’s launch harmed Diddy’s repute and influenced public opinion forward of his legal trial.
The unique grievance, filed in February, targeted on allegations of homicide and sexual assault involving minors. The up to date model now contains claims that the movie falsely portrayed Diddy as being concerned in intercourse trafficking and extortion.
Diddy’s attorneys argue the movie misrepresented a civil lawsuit filed by Rodney Jones, utilizing it to indicate underage sexual exercise.
Nevertheless, the ladies in that swimsuit later confirmed they have been adults.
The amended submitting additionally challenges a declare made by lawyer Ariel Mitchell, who mentioned her shopper, Courtney Burgess, had “intercourse tapes” used for extortion. Diddy denies the allegation and says it lacks proof.
The revised grievance additionally updates the courtroom on Diddy’s authorized standing. On July 2, 2025, a federal jury acquitted him of intercourse trafficking and racketeering fees.
The indictment, in accordance with the submitting, didn’t embrace accusations of homicide, sexual assault of minors or extortion.
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