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Trigger Warning: The article contains references to rape and abuse.
Thalia Graves has come forward with claims that she was drugged and abused by Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs and his former bodyguard over 20 years ago. The alleged assault happened on a pool table inside the Bad Boy Records studio in New York City as per PEOPLE.
Graves, speaking publicly for the first time since Diddy’s arrest, explained how the traumatizing event left her emotionally scarred and unable to even feel safe in her own skin.
Graves, joined by her attorney Gloria Allred, gave an impassioned account of the alleged assault during a press conference on Tuesday, September 24. “The internal pain after being sexually assaulted has been incredibly deep and hard to put into words,” Graves said.
“It goes beyond just physical harm caused by and during the assault. It’s a pain that reaches into the very core of who you are and leaves emotional scars that may never fully heal.”
Earlier that day, Graves filed a 26-page civil complaint in New York federal court against Combs, his former bodyguard Joseph Sherman, Bad Boy Entertainment, and others.
The complaint comes shortly after Combs was arrested on September 16 on allegations of sex trafficking, racketeering, and transportation for prostitution. Combs pled not guilty and was denied bail twice.
The complaint alleges that Combs lured Graves to the studio in 2001 when she was 25 years old. Graves believes she was given a glass of wine that was likely laced with a drug, which eventually caused her to briefly lose consciousness.
She awoke to find herself in a vulnerable situation, her hands tied behind her. The complaint claims that Combs and Sherman recorded the assault and showed it to others.
Graves described how the claimed assault had an immense effect on her mental and emotional well-being. She explained how the trauma affected her daily life, resulting in PTSD, depression, and anxiety. She said that some of the hardest parts of this pain are the shame and guilt she has experienced which play a negative part in her day-to-day ability to function properly.
She added that being blamed, questioned, and threatened has often made her feel worthless, isolated, and sometimes responsible for what happened to her.
Graves admitted that she often feels alone and has problems leaving her home. She said she goes through spells of being distant and withdrawn that make it difficult to leave her house.
She said that the trauma of the assault has taken its toll on her mental health. She is emotionally traumatized and it’s been difficult for her to trust others, build healthy relationships, and even feel safe in her own skin.
Graves’ complaint seeks compensatory and punitive damages, with the amount to be determined by the court. While Graves expressed some relief that Combs is now in jail, she stated that it doesn’t take away the pain she is experiencing. She said she is glad that he is locked up, but that is a temporary feeling of relief.
Disclaimer: If you know someone who is struggling with abuse, please reach out and report about it. There are several helplines available for the same.
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Trigger Warning: This article includes references to domestic violence
Artem Chigvintsev‘s case following his domestic violence has taken a new turn. As per reports, the Dancing With The Stars alum will not be facing any criminal charges after his arrest in an alleged domestic violence case.
On September 24, 2024, Allison Haley, who is the Napa County District Attorney, announced that her office has come to a decision to decline to file criminal charges against the Russian-born dancer.
While Chigvintsev was arrested in the month of August, the released press note read that the recently announced decision was made after the attorney’s team had done a “thorough review of the criminal investigation.”
As per Allison Haley, the team had even investigated the evidence in this case. The attorney had also stated in the press release that while every arrest is taken seriously with a strict policy against the crime of domestic violence, he is obligated to file charges only when they have solid proof and evidence.
“We are required to prove any and every criminal charge ‘beyond a reasonable doubt’ which is the highest standard in the American criminal justice system,” the press release read.
Further in her release, Haley went on to add that if the evidence available doesn’t reach this level of proof, then the attorneys cannot file charges.
Allison Haley also cleared that although Artem Chingvintsev will not be booked under criminal charges for now, the attorney would revisit the case in the future if they come across any new knowledge of incidents, facts, or evidence.
It was back in the month of August that the former DWTS celebrity was arrested on a charge of corporal injury to a spouse. The incident had happened right two days after he and his spouse, Nikki Garcia, had celebrated their second wedding anniversary.
Although Garcia has not been named in this case, a report by PEOPLE suggests that the WWE fame is the spouse in discussion. Back in August, before his arrest, Chigvintsev had made a 911 call alleging that the Total Divas alum was throwing shoes at him.
Garcia later filed for divorce, following Chigvintsev’s arrest. Artem Chigvintsev and Nikki Garcia met in 2017 when they were paired together on season 25 of Dancing With The Stars. They welcomed their only son Matteo in July 2020, and as per court documents, reported by the outlet, the two had tied the knot recently in 2023.
Common Disclaimer: If you need support or know someone who is struggling with domestic violence, assault, or abuse, please reach out to your nearest mental health specialist, NGO, or speak to someone about it. There are several helplines available for the same.
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