Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, attorney Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar Media Inc., the company that owns NewsNation.

Sean 'Diddy' Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, her attorney Ariel Mitchell, and NewsNation. The lawsuit, file

Sean “Diddy” Combs is suing one of his accusers, Courteney Burgess, for defamation and seeking $50 million in damages.

Sean “Diddy” Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against a man who publicly claimed to have videos depicting the mogul sexually assaulting inebriated celebrities and minors, which his lawyers say could negatively influence his upcoming trial.

Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against a man who claims he has videos of Combs allegedly sexually assaulting celebrities and people who appear to be minors.

The lawsuit, which also names Nexstar, targets assertions from Courtney Burgess that he possesses videos depicting sexual encounters involving Combs and other celebrities.

Sean "Diddy" Combs has filed a $50 million defamation lawsuit against Courtney Burgess, Ariel Mitchell, and Nexstar Media Inc., the parent company of NewsNation.

Combs alleged that Burgess, his lawyer and the TV network deliberately fabricated and amplified false claims about him for financial gain

Combs' lawyer says Courtney Burgess, who said he has videos showing Combs sexually assaulting minors and celebrities, is spreading "outrageous lies."

The lawsuit names Courtney Burgess, a one-time music industry bit player, his lawyer and the owner of the cable network NewsNation, which aired an interview with Mr. Burgess.