In a recent legal development, a lawsuit filed against Sean “Diddy” Combs by an unknown woman has been dismissed after she chose not to reveal her identity.
The decision was made by U.S. District Court Judge Lewis J. Liman, who issued an order closing the case on March 31, 2025.
The accuser, identified only as “Jane Doe,” had claimed that Combs s3xually ass@ulted her during a 1995 party in New York for a Biggie Smalls music video.
However, Doe’s case faced a setback when Judge Liman ruled earlier in March that she could not proceed anonymously and was required to re-file her complaint using her real name.
Interestingly enough, Despite the ruling, she did not comply by the deadline, nor did she seek an extension, leading to the case’s dismissal.
In a statement, Jane Doe’s legal team expressed that her decision to remain anonymous was influenced by fear of public scrutiny and the traumatic nature of pursuing such cases.
Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee, who represents the accuser, emphasized that many plaintiffs face significant fear and re-traumatization when pursuing legal action, and that this should be respected.
Combs’ legal team responded to the dismissal, thereby criticizing the use of anonymous complaints in legal cases against the music mogul.
“This is now the second case brought by these attorneys that has been dismissed in its entirety,” Combs’ lawyers said in a statement, referring to Buzbee’s involvement in the case.
In effect, they also questioned the validity of similar lawsuits filed under anonymity, claiming they are more about media attention than legal merit.
The dismissal adds to the ongoing legal battle Combs is facing, including multiple s3xual ass@ult lawsuits dating way back to the 1990s.
As a matter of fact, he is currently jailed and awaiting trial for sex trafficking and racketeering charges, with a trial scheduled to begin on May 5, 2025.
