Sean "Diddy" Combs' Accuser Faces Bribery Allegations from Ex-Boyfriend Amid Assault Claims

 

One of Sean "Diddy" Combs' accusers, Thalia Graves, is now facing accusations of bribery from her ex-boyfriend related to her r@pe claims against the music mogul. Graves had previously filed a lawsuit against Diddy, 54, and his former bodyguard, Joseph Sherman, alleging that the two sexually assaulted her in 2001, with Diddy allegedly recording the incident.

Graves claimed she met Diddy through her then-boyfriend, who was an executive at Bad Boy Records. However, in a new twist, TMZ reported that they had reviewed a series of text messages from 2023 between Graves and her ex-boyfriend, in which she allegedly discussed suing Diddy "because he's the one that has the money." In the messages, Graves reportedly hinted at a potential payoff, writing, "What do you [need] $3 million?" in an apparent offer to her ex for his support.

The ex-boyfriend confirmed the messages to TMZ and interpreted them as an attempt at bribery. He claims that after receiving the texts, he blocked Graves’ phone number and social media accounts. Diddy's legal team is said to have obtained copies of these text messages, further complicating the case.

In response, Graves' attorney, Gloria Allred, defended her client, stating, "It is very common for powerful men to attempt to discredit, shame, and humiliate accusers who bravely come forward." She emphasized that Graves is looking forward to her day in court and stands by her claims.

Meanwhile, former bodyguard Joseph Sherman, also known as "Big Joe," has denied any involvement in the alleged assault. He claimed that he did not know Graves and was not working for Diddy during the time of the alleged incident. In an interview with WNBC, Sherman stated, "I’ve never seen you. I’ve never been in the same room with you."

Diddy, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, faces serious charges of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transporting individuals for prostitution. These legal battles continue to unfold as both sides prepare for further court proceedings.