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Judge Dismisses Diddy, Druski and Odell Beckham Jr. Assault Suit for Failure to Prosecute

The ruling turns on procedural lapses rather than the truth of the allegations.

Overview

  • U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin dismissed the case on Dec. 16, citing failure to prosecute in the 2024 lawsuit brought by Ashley Parham.
  • The order said plaintiffs missed multiple deadlines, failed to prove service on the defendants, and did not secure new counsel after a September withdrawal, with the judge noting the barrier appeared to be counsel’s willingness to take the case.
  • The dismissal was entered without prejudice, allowing Parham to refile if she obtains counsel and meets other legal requirements.
  • Defendants have denied the claims; Druski cited phone and bank records he says place him in another state, and Odell Beckham Jr.’s attorney said Beckham was hundreds of miles away and had never met the plaintiff.
  • Judge Lin denied at least one sanctions motion—filed by Beckham’s team—while observing there had initially appeared to be a reasonable factual basis to name him.