Danity Kane's Dawn Richard sues Sean 'Diddy' Combs for sexual and physical abuse

(KTLA) -- A new lawsuit has been filed against Sean "Diddy" Combs.

Dawn Richard, a former member of Danity Kane and the musical trio Diddy-Dirty Money, has accused Combs of verbal abuse, sexual assault, battery and the intentional infliction of emotional distress, according to court documents.

Richard claims Combs “manipulated her" and told her that "submission to his depraved demands was necessary for career advancement, instilling in her the belief that such abuse and exploitation...