Former bodyguard of Sean Combs sues woman over sexual assault allegations

Joseph Sherman, a former bodyguard for Sean Combs, has filed a defamation lawsuit against Thalia Graves, who accused him of sexual assault in September. Sherman claims the allegations are false and seeks damages in federal court. Graves alleges that in 2001, both Combs and Sherman assaulted her at Combs' recording studio. She claims she was drugged and later found tied up, with Sherman and Combs assaulting her. Sherman denies knowing Graves and states he worked for Combs only until 1999. Sherman's lawsuit also targets Graves' attorneys, claiming they are responsible for his reputational harm and financial losses. He argues that Graves sought a financial gain from her accusations, citing social media messages he received from her. Combs faces multiple lawsuits and has been charged with serious crimes, which he denies.