Daybreak Richard says Diddy didn’t cease intimidating her after their music ties ended and even after his arrest, alleging in a brand new courtroom submitting that threats and coercion have continued behind bars.

In a 39-page response filed November 5 in Manhattan federal courtroom, Richard’s authorized workforce argues her lawsuit ought to proceed as a result of Diddy’s alleged abuse and threats by no means ceased.

The previous Danity Kane and Soiled Cash member accuses the Hip-Hop mogul of intercourse trafficking, pressured labor and gender-based violence, claiming she delayed submitting on account of concern for her life.

In response to the submitting, Richard says Diddy repeatedly warned her to remain silent after she witnessed him assault Cassie Ventura.

“In the event you say something there shall be penalties,” he allegedly advised her. “Folks find yourself lacking.” She additionally claims he as soon as shouted, “I make n****s go lacking,” “You b###### need to die at present,” and “I make issues go away.”

Richard’s attorneys say these threats weren’t empty. The courtroom doc claims Diddy’s management prolonged gone their skilled cut up in 2012, describing years of alleged harassment, bodily abuse and manipulation disguised as mentorship.

The submitting additionally references Diddy’s federal legal case, the place prosecutors referred to as him a “serial obstructor.”

Lawyer Lisa Bloom, representing Richard, claims he tampered with a witness in her case final yr from jail, which they are saying “validated Plaintiff’s ongoing concern and demonstrated his continued efforts to intimidate her and manipulate the narrative” even after his 2024 arrest on intercourse trafficking and racketeering prices.

“There isn’t a indication that Combs’ skill or willingness to behave on his threats ever ceased,” the submitting states.

Richard’s lawsuit additionally outlines alleged abuse throughout her time on Making the Band and as a part of Soiled Cash. She claims Diddy disadvantaged her of meals and sleep, groped her and demanded sexual favors.

When she pushed again, she says he retaliated by reducing her from tracks and withholding pay.

She additionally accuses Diddy and his affiliate Harve Pierre of confining her inside a automotive and later a room after she confronted him about his conduct.

Along with the abuse allegations, Richard says Diddy used her vocals with out permission on his 2023 launch The Love Album: Off the Grid. The monitor “Ship Me,” recorded in 2009, was by no means licensed, she claims.

Diddy has denied all allegations and is at the moment serving a four-year jail sentence at FCI Fort Dix in New Jersey, the place he was lately busted with “rest room liquor” in his cell.

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