Howard University has been canceled Sean “Didi” CombsReceived ‘honorary degree’ for sexual assault allegations.
“The Howard University Board of Trustees voted unanimously today to accept Sean Combs returning the honorary degree awarded to him in 2014,” a statement from the university said Friday, June 7. temperature. Therefore, the Board of Trustees has directed that his name be removed from all documents listing recipients of honorary degrees from Howard University.”
The statement continued: “Mr. Because Combs' actions captured in recently released video are fundamentally incompatible with Howard University's core values and beliefs, he is no longer deemed eligible to receive the institution's highest honor. “The University unwaveringly opposes all acts of interpersonal violence.”
The board of trustees directed the university's administration to terminate a 2016 gift agreement with Diddy, 54, and end a scholarship program in his name. The decision ends his 2023 pledge agreement with his foundation and will “return $1 million in donations.”
However, the statement noted that “since the Sean Combs Foundation is not currently due or has not made payments on its $1 million pledge, no funds will be returned under the 2023 pledge agreement.”
The update comes amid several companies distancing themselves from the rapper facing sexual assault allegations. Didi's former Cash (real name), November 2023 Cassandra Ventura) filed a lawsuit against him, accusing him of abuse and rape throughout their relationship. (run dates and terminated executables from 2007 to 2018).
Nearly six months later, CNN released 2016 security footage taken at the InterContinental Hotel in Century City, Los Angeles. There, Diddy was seen assaulting her then-girlfriend Cathy, now 37. In the video, Cassie was seen waiting by her elevator and Didi was seen. He knocked her to the ground, kicked her and dragged her down the hallway.
Since Cassie's initial submission, several reported victims have come forward with their own claims against Diddy. in the bomb rolling stone Three women shared their experiences in a report published in May.
“Mr. Combs cannot comment on settled litigation, will not comment on pending litigation, and cannot address every allegation picked up by the media from any source, no matter how unreliable,” the attorney said. Jonathan Davis told the outlet. “We know that a thorough investigation is being conducted by the appropriate authorities and we are confident that all important issues will be addressed in an appropriate forum where fact and fiction will be distinguished in accordance with the rules.”
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE (4673).