Judge Dismisses Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Sean 'Diddy' Combs Over Anonymous Filing

A federal court ruled that the plaintiff, Jane Doe, could not proceed anonymously, leading to the case's dismissal after she declined to reveal her identity.

U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman dismissed a 1995 sexual assault lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs after the plaintiff, Jane Doe, failed to refile under her real name by the court's deadline.
Jane Doe alleged that Combs attempted to sexually assault her at a New York City party and struck her when she rejected his advances, but chose not to proceed due to fears of public scrutiny and re-traumatization.
This marks the second lawsuit brought by attorney Tony Buzbee against Combs that has been dismissed, with Combs' legal team criticizing the use of anonymity in such cases.
Combs remains incarcerated on federal charges of sex trafficking and racketeering, with his trial scheduled for May 2025.
The dismissal highlights ongoing legal debates about balancing plaintiffs' anonymity with defendants' rights to a fair trial in cases involving high-profile figures.