The Jane Doe sexual assault case against Sean “Diddy” Combs has been dismissed by a federal judge after the anonymous plaintiff failed to re-file her complaint under her real identity. The lawsuit, filed in October 2024, accused the music mogul of assaulting the woman during a party in 1995.
Court’s Ruling on Jane Doe Sexual Assault Case
On March 31, 2025, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled that the case could not proceed without the plaintiff revealing her true identity. Earlier, the court had denied her request to remain anonymous and set a deadline of March 20, 2025, for her to file under her real name. Since no such filing took place by the required date, the case was dismissed.
Legal Teams React to the Jane Doe Sexual Assault Case Dismissal
Combs’ legal team celebrated the decision, criticizing the repeated lawsuits brought by individuals hiding behind anonymity. They stated that the focus on media attention, rather than legal merit, was a problematic strategy. Despite the dismissal of this particular case, Combs still faces numerous other lawsuits involving allegations of misconduct. However, his attorneys remain confident that these claims too will not stand up in court.
The Jane Doe sexual assault case may be over for now, but it is part of a larger series of lawsuits that continue to unfold as Combs faces legal scrutiny.
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