A woman who accused music mogul Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of rape must disclose her identity if she wishes to proceed with her lawsuit, per a New York judge’s ruling.
The plaintiff, initially identified only as ‘Jane Doe,’ alleges that Diddy sexually assaulted her in 2004 when she was 19 years old.
However, Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil determined that her request to remain anonymous lacks sufficient legal basis, emphasizing that serious accusations require transparency on both sides.
The woman now faces a critical deadline: by November 13, she must refile the lawsuit under her real name or risk having the case dismissed. This legal setback could be consequential not only for the plaintiff but also for others pursuing justice in sexual assault cases involving public figures.
The lawsuit recounts disturbing details of an encounter in 2004. According to court documents, Combs allegedly invited the young woman to a photoshoot near her college campus in New York City.
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Upon arrival, she claims that he coerced her into undressing and subjected her to non-consensual acts under a threat of violence.
Although Diddy has categorically denied all allegations, stating he has ‘never sexually assaulted anyone,’ the lawsuit underscores longstanding scrutiny of his conduct within the entertainment industry.
This case follows a series of legal actions filed against Diddy. Just recently, another plaintiff, referred to as ‘John Doe,’ filed a lawsuit alleging that Combs sexually assaulted him as a child in 2005.
According to the complaint, the then 10-year-old was allegedly drugged and assaulted during what was intended to be an audition for Bad Boy Records.
This second plaintiff’s allegations paint a deeply unsettling picture, with claims of coercive actions in a New York City hotel room.
Combs, a prominent figure in hip-hop and business, has faced other sexual misconduct allegations over the years, though none have led to criminal charges.
