April 2, 2025 – Music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs has secured a significant legal victory after one of the sexual assault lawsuits against him was dismissed.
The high-profile case, which was initially filed in October 2024 by an anonymous woman referred to as Jane Doe, was thrown out by a federal judge due to procedural issues.
The lawsuit accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of allegedly assaulting the woman at a party in 1995. However, on Monday, U.S. District Judge Lewis Liman dismissed the case after the plaintiff failed to comply with court orders to reveal her identity. According to legal documents obtained by PEOPLE Magazine, Judge Liman explained his ruling by stating:
“On March 6, 2025, the Court denied Plaintiff’s motion to proceed anonymously and ordered her to file a complaint in her own name by March 20, 2025, or the case would be dismissed.”
The judge further added, “As of March 31, the Plaintiff has not filed a complaint in her own name, nor has she sought an extension of time to do so. Accordingly, the case is dismissed.”
This ruling marks a major win for Sean “Diddy” Combs, whose legal team has consistently denied the allegations, calling them baseless and unsupported by evidence. Following the court’s decision, Diddy’s legal representatives issued a statement celebrating the dismissal and criticizing what they describe as a trend of meritless accusations.
“For months, we have seen case after case filed by individuals hiding behind anonymity, pushed forward by attorneys more focused on media headlines than legal merit,” Sean “Diddy” Combs’ legal team stated. “The other claims, like the one dismissed today, also will not hold up in a court of law.”
This recent development strengthens Sean “Diddy” Combs’ stance against the allegations that have been made against him in multiple lawsuits. While other cases remain pending, his attorneys remain confident that similar outcomes will follow.
As the legal battles surrounding Diddy continue, this ruling serves as a crucial moment in his defense, reinforcing his claims that the allegations against him lack substantiated legal backing.