Sean “Diddy” Combs faces another serious legal challenge as Bryana “Bana” Bongolan, his former designer, has filed a lawsuit alleging disturbing acts of violence and assault.
In a complaint filed on Nov. 27, Bongolan accuses the music mogul of groping her and dangling her off a 17th-floor balcony at an apartment that allegedly belonged to Cassie, his former partner, in September 2016.
Allegations of Violence and Intimidation
According to the court filing, Combs’ actions included forcibly groping Bongolan, suspending her over a balcony, and slamming her into patio furniture.
The lawsuit describes these acts as part of a pattern of threats, intimidation, and violence that characterized her interactions with Combs.
The complaint paints a chilling picture of terror:
“Mr. Combs’ threats that he was the ‘motherf*cking devil’ and that ‘he could kill’ her were intended to terrorize, intimidate, and instill fear. When he forcibly groped her breasts, dangled her from a balcony, and battered her, she reasonably believed he was making good on his threats.”
An Intent to Instill Fear
Bongolan’s lawsuit claims that Combs’ actions were deliberately designed to rob her of any sense of safety or control.
“The only purpose of dangling someone over a balcony is to actually kill them or to intentionally terrorize them,” the filing reads. “It should be no surprise that is exactly what happened to Ms. Bongolan.”
A Pattern of Disturbing Allegations
This lawsuit is the latest in a series of legal battles for Combs. Bongolan’s accusations echo previous claims from others in his circle, including allegations by Tiffany Red, a friend of Cassie, that detailed similar instances of violence and intimidation.
While Combs has yet to publicly respond to this new lawsuit, the claims have reignited scrutiny into his alleged behavior, adding to the mounting allegations against the hip-hop mogul.
What’s Next?
As Bongolan’s lawsuit moves forward, it raises broader questions about accountability and the protection of employees and associates in the entertainment industry.
The case also underscores the courage required for survivors to come forward in the face of power and influence.
The claims against Combs signal another chapter in the unfolding legal saga surrounding the once-revered mogul.
