D. Woods, a former member of the girl group Danity Kane, has come forward to share her experiences with Sean "Diddy" Combs, describing their interactions as "troubling." The revelations come amid serious legal issues for Combs, who was instrumental in discovering Danity Kane during their formation years from 2005 to 2008. In a recent interview with ABC News' Eva Pilgrim, Woods discussed the behind-the-scenes encounters she had with Combs, casting a new light on the music mogul's public persona.
Combs has been embroiled in significant legal trouble since 2008, with charges of sex trafficking leading to his arrest. He is currently detained at the federal Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn after a judge denied him bail. Despite these developments, Combs has consistently denied any wrongdoing. His attorneys have issued a statement responding to the allegations, criticizing the producers of an upcoming documentary for not allowing adequate time or details for Combs' representatives to address what they claim are unsubstantiated and context-lacking accusations.
"The producers failed to provide sufficient time or details for his representatives to address unsubstantiated claims, many from unidentified participants whose allegations lack context." – Combs' attorneys
"By withholding this information, they made it impossible for Mr. Combs to present facts to counter these fabricated accusations." – Combs' attorneys
"He has full confidence in the facts and the judicial process, where the truth will prevail: the accusations against him are pure fiction." – Combs' attorneys
Woods' decision to speak out comes as part of the promotion for "The Fall of Diddy," a documentary set to air on Monday during "Good Morning America." In her conversation with Pilgrim, Woods expressed her hope that her story would finally be heard and believed, emphasizing the complexities surrounding Combs' dual reputation as both a community hero and an alleged criminal.
"I would say that this moment now is a time where I feel like my experience, my truth will really be heard and actually considered and believed." – D. Woods
"You know, he is looked at as a hero of our community, and myself included, I looked up to him too. So a lot of people don't want to believe that their hero can be this other person." – D. Woods
Federal prosecutors have accused Combs of operating an enterprise involving sex trafficking, forced labor, and other serious crimes, including arson and kidnapping. They assert that he manipulated those around him to fulfill his desires and maintain his public image.
"abused, threatened, and coerced women and others around him to fulfill his sexual desires, protect his reputation, and conceal his conduct" – Federal prosecutors
"enterprise that he engaged in sex trafficking, forced labor or, kidnapping, arson and other crimes" – Federal prosecutors
