Diddy Seeks Quick Win in Defamation Lawsuit

0:00It's April 25th. You're listening to Entertainment and Celebrity News today, AI-powered pop culture updates. I'm Cory with the story. Sean Combs, better known as Diddy, is pushing for a quick win in a defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess. His lawyers filed on April 22nd for a default judgment after Burgess ignored the suit, even though he was properly served. If the court approves, Diddy could claim victory without a full trial. Burgess went public last November, saying he has videos of Diddy and encounters with eight celebrities, including two who were minors back then. He got the flash drives from a friend who said they came from Diddy's late ex, Kim Porter. Burgess even testified about it, to a grand jury in New York. The lawsuit highlights how Burgess's story fueled online attacks calling Diddy a monster and worse. Burgess fired back recently, standing firm on his claims and saying, Diddy has no business suing while facing his own consequences. Diddy got hit with a 50-month sentence last October after a guilty verdict on prostitution-related

1:02charges. He's at a low-security spot in Fort Dick's, New Jersey, with a release date of April 15th, 2028. His team just argued an appeal on April 9th, challenging key parts of the case under federal law. This defamation push shows Diddy still fighting back from behind bars, even as his main legal battles drag on. Keep an eye on how the court rules next.