In a stunning legal outcome, Sean 'Diddy' Combs has been ordered to pay a hefty $100 million in a default judgment over serious allegations.

Combs failed to attend a critical court hearing, resulting in a default judgment for alleged sexual assault dating back to 1997, Daily Mail reported.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs, the renowned music mogul, faces a severe legal setback after not responding to lawsuit papers filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, who is currently incarcerated in Michigan. This negligence led to a default judgment by the court mandating Combs to pay $100 million.

Cardello-Smith accuses Combs of a 1997 incident where he allegedly drugged and assaulted him at a party. The allegations include inappropriate touching and a situation where Cardello-Smith awoke to find Combs engaged with another attendee.

The absence of Combs at the virtual court hearing was decisive, with the court moving forward with the default judgment due to his non-participation.

Details of the Alleged Incident and Legal Proceedings

The complaint details that during the 1997 party, both Combs and Cardello-Smith consumed alcohol and marijuana. The situation escalated when Combs allegedly offered Cardello-Smith a drink that caused him to lose consciousness.

The lawsuit documents claim Combs then engaged in unwanted sexual acts, including placing his hand on Cardello-Smith's buttocks, which Cardello-Smith states he did not consent to. Cardello-Smith reportedly became aware of the alleged assault only after waking up during another act by Combs.

During the incident, Combs allegedly made direct statements to Cardello-Smith, implicating himself in the assault. Combs and his legal team firmly deny these claims.

Combs' Response and Financial Obligations

As a consequence of the judgment, Combs will begin paying $10 million monthly to Cardello-Smith starting on October 1. This structured payment aims to fulfill the $100 million total awarded by the court.

TMZ brought the lawsuit to public attention, highlighting a broader pattern of behavior, with Combs facing additional legal challenges, including accusations from record producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones, involving allegations of forced prostitution and drug-induced assaults for Combs’ enjoyment.

Combs has publicly contested all these allegations, describing them as baseless and purely motivated by financial gain from his accusers.

Impact on Combs' Assets and Public Statements

In a possibly related move, Combs recently lowered the asking price of his Beverly Hills mansion from $70 million to $61 million. He reportedly planned this adjustment before any legal entanglements became public.

An insider clarified that the sale was part of a long-term plan tied to Combs’ transition to being an empty nester, emphasizing that it was unrelated to the ongoing legal cases.

Amid these controversies, Combs remains a prominent figure in the music industry, although now shadowed by these serious legal allegations.

Legal Representatives Weigh In

Marc Agnifilo, Combs’ attorney, has denounced Cardello-Smith's credibility, highlighting his criminal background and asserting that he fabricated the claims. Agnifilo also stated that Combs looks forward to overturning the judgment, pointing out that Combs was unaware of any legal actions against him.

Conversely, Tyrone Blackburn, attorney for Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones, argues that Combs’ legal maneuvers desperately attempt to avoid deeper legal consequences. He criticizes the dismissal motion filed by Combs' team as a superficial tactic.

Both sides continue presenting their arguments through media and legal channels, with the court still determining the truth of the allegations.