In a heated legal battle, Team Diddy, representing Sean 'Diddy' Combs, filed an opposition on April 25, 2025, questioning the validity of expert witness Dr. Dawn Hughes's claims regarding rape statistics. The filing, which has been criticized by observers as “lame,” is endorsed by a team of high-profile attorneys, including Teny Geragos and Marc Agnifilo.
One of the more eyebrow-raising arguments from Team Diddy posits that rape is not necessarily underreported. They suggest that crimes like drunk driving and tax evasion, which are not included in certain surveys, may actually be more overlooked. The legal team's stance stems from the idea that the National Crime Victimization Survey (NCVS) indicates other crimes have different reporting rates but fails to take account for specific types of misconduct.
Additionally, Team Diddy has dismissed other statements from Dr. Hughes, labeling her assertions about the underreporting of sexual crimes as “extreme.” They further critiqued her overall credibility and the credibility of sexual assault advocates serving as expert witnesses.
As this court case unfolds, many critics remark that Team Diddy’s approach appears increasingly desperate, reflecting a larger struggle to counter the serious allegations against Combs.
