DJ Diplo embroiled in revenge porn scandal with ex-girlfriend

Grammy-winning DJ and music producer Diplo, whose real name is Thomas Wesley Pentz, is facing legal trouble as an unnamed woman, referred to as Jane Doe, has filed a lawsuit accusing him of distributing revenge porn over a five-year period. The woman claims that she had a sexual relationship with Diplo from 2016 to 2023, during which she sent him intimate images but did not consent to their distribution. In November 2023, she discovered that explicit photos and videos of them were being shared without her knowledge, leading her to file a police report with the NYPD, who are currently investigating the matter. The lawsuit alleges that Diplo recorded their sexual encounters without the woman's consent and shared the footage with third parties between 2018 and 2023. Diplo's attorney, Bryan Freedman, has responded to the allegations, stating that the DJ has been targeted by untrustworthy individuals in the past and that previous lawsuits against him have been dismissed or resulted in court-ordered awards in his favor. Freedman maintains that the current lawsuit is part of a pattern of false accusations aimed at extorting money from Diplo. This is not the first time Diplo has faced legal challenges related to sexual misconduct. In 2020, he was accused of revenge porn and knowingly infecting a woman with chlamydia, allegations that he denied and ultimately led to a legal victory for him. Another woman sued Diplo in 2021, claiming he forced her to perform oral sex, but the lawsuit was later dropped. Despite these legal battles, Diplo continues to be a prominent figure in the music industry, known for his collaborations with artists like Beyoncé, Justin Bieber, and Skrillex. The lawsuit filed by Jane Doe seeks damages of $150,000 plus legal fees and demands a jury trial to address the alleged distribution of revenge porn by Diplo. The case highlights the ongoing issue of non-consensual sharing of intimate images and the legal consequences faced by individuals who engage in such behavior. As the investigation into the allegations against Diplo unfolds, the music producer's reputation and career may be further impacted by the outcome of this legal battle.