Model Recounts Haunting Attacks by Diddy, Weinstein

The entertainment world is once again facing disturbing allegations — and this time, two of its most controversial figures have been named in the same breath. Model and actress Crystal McKinney has accused both Sean "Diddy" Combs and disgraced Hollywood mogul Harvey Weinstein of sexual assault in separate lawsuits. The allegations span more than two decades and paint a chilling picture of abuse of power within the entertainment industry.

The Diddy Complaint

McKinney first filed a lawsuit against Sean Combs in May 2024, alleging that he drugged and sexually assaulted her. Though that case is separate from her recent legal action involving Weinstein, the commonalities are hard to ignore — both involve claims of coercion, exploitation, and deep emotional trauma.

Combs is currently on trial in New York facing multiple charges, including sex trafficking and racketeering. Prosecutors allege he led a criminal enterprise for two decades involving kidnapping, violence, prostitution, and bribery. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and maintains his innocence.

The Weinstein Lawsuit: A 2003 Encounter Resurfaces

On May 30, 2025, McKinney's name appeared in an amended complaint originally filed in February 2025 against Harvey Weinstein. According to the complaint obtained by PEOPLE, McKinney alleged that Weinstein raped her and a friend in a Manhattan hotel room in 2003.

The alleged events began with a phone call from a modeling company executive who told McKinney he had arranged a business meeting with Weinstein at a lounge in the West Village. McKinney brought her roommate, also a model, in hopes she would be considered for an acting role as well. According to PEOPLE, the complaint states he "repeatedly told them that he wanted to get to know both of them better, so he could see their 'real selves'" and suggested they move the meeting to his hotel room, claiming the lounge was too loud and crowded.

At the hotel, Weinstein allegedly ordered multiple bottles of alcohol, including Boulevardier and Dom Pérignon cocktails. McKinney said he then grabbed her breasts and tore at her tank top, spilling drinks and prompting her to flee to the bathroom. Her friend followed. The complaint alleges Weinstein "barged" in, exposed himself, and demanded they strip and join him in the bathtub, according to PEOPLE. McKinney said they complied out of fear he would retaliate if they refused his advances.

According to the lawsuit, Weinstein then directed the women to engage in sexual acts with each other in the tub before dragging them to the bed and raping them. McKinney claimed she was intoxicated and too afraid to resist. Afterward, she alleged, Weinstein abruptly left the hotel room. When she informed his assistant of what had happened, she was told to "leave the hotel room immediately," according to PEOPLE.

McKinney said she experienced long-term psychological distress, including depression, anxiety, body image issues, and suicidal ideation as a result of the alleged assault.

The Legal Response

When asked for comment, Weinstein's attorney Imran H. Ansari stated, "Harvey Weinstein categorically denies the outlandish and fantastical claims made against him by Crystal McKinney in her complaint. Made late in time and suspiciously on the heels of her complaint against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, Mr. Weinstein is ready to refute and defend against the salacious claims, that are believed to have been made with an opportunistic motive," according to Vanity Fair.

McKinney's lawyer, Michelle A. Caiola, responded by saying, "MeToo exposed rich and powerful men in the entertainment industry who target and sexually abuse young women seeking a break. Crystal McKinney, a top model at a young age, fell victim to such predation — twice. The facts stand on their own and our client looks forward to her day in court when she can present her evidence to a jury," according to Vanity Fair.

Weinstein's Legal Woes Continue

Weinstein was originally convicted in New York in 2020 for rape and sexual assault, resulting in a 23-year sentence. However, his conviction was overturned in April 2024 after the New York Court of Appeals ruled that he did not receive a fair trial because women not involved in the charges were allowed to testify.

He is now incarcerated at Rikers Island following a separate 2022 conviction in California and awaits retrial in New York. In January, Weinstein pleaded with a judge to expedite the proceedings, citing poor health and uncertainty about how much longer he could endure imprisonment.

What Happens Next

As both Diddy and Weinstein navigate legal battles on multiple fronts, Crystal McKinney's dual accusations highlight what advocates say is an ongoing problem of exploitation and abuse of power in entertainment. While each case will be tried separately, the echoes between them — and McKinney's willingness to speak out — have already sent ripples through Hollywood.

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