In the latest legal developments, renowned music producer Diplo, also known as Thomas Wesley Pentz, is facing fresh allegations of distributing revenge porn. Shelly Auguste, the accuser, filed a police report with the Los Angeles Police Department, marking the second time she has made such claims against Diplo. The LAPD submitted Auguste’s recent case to the city attorney’s office in November, and it is currently under review.
In response to the accusations, Diplo has countersued Auguste, accusing her of stalking, trespassing, and disseminating private materials. The legal dispute between the two parties has been ongoing for more than three years, with both sides filing multiple allegations and lawsuits against each other.
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Bryan J. Freedman, Diplo’s attorney, characterizes Auguste’s actions as part of a persistent “smear campaign” against the producer. Freedman asserts that Diplo will vigorously defend himself, as he has done in the face of previous defamatory accusations.
The legal complexities surrounding Diplo and Auguste’s ongoing feud highlight the challenges of navigating accusations in the public eye. As both parties await the resolution of the latest case, the intricacies of the legal system continue to unfold.
The timeline of events and legal actions between Diplo and Auguste has been detailed in a comprehensive report by Pitchfork.