Overview

• A sexual assault lawsuit against Sean 'Diddy' Combs, alleging a 1995 attempted assault, was dismissed after the plaintiff refused to disclose her identity as required by the court.
• Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled that the plaintiff could not proceed anonymously, citing insufficient evidence of harm from identity disclosure and the need for fairness to the defendant.
• Jane Doe's attorney, Tony Buzbee, stated that the plaintiff opted not to proceed due to fears of media scrutiny and re-traumatization, a recurring concern for accusers in high-profile cases.
• This marks the second lawsuit against Combs brought by Buzbee to be dismissed, with Combs' legal team emphasizing the dismissal as indicative of weak claims.
• Combs remains in custody facing federal sex trafficking and racketeering charges, alongside over 50 civil lawsuits alleging sexual misconduct, with his criminal trial set for May 5, 2025.