Judge rules Diddy’s accuser must reveal his name or rape case will be dismissed

A woman who filed a lawsuit anonymously Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs Earlier this month, she was told she had to reveal her name because of the rape or her case would be dismissed.

Per NBCThe woman’s complaint, filed under the name “Jane Doe” in the Southern District of New York, alleges that Combs raped her at a Manhattan hotel in 2004 when she was a 19-year-old student.

Texas lawyer Tony Buzbee He announced that he worked with 120 people who came forward with new allegations. filed a lawsuit against the disgraced rapper under the Gender-Based Violence Victims Protection Act – which allows victims to bring older claims within a two-year period (which ends in March 2025).

The lawsuit in question was one of six Buzbee lawsuits, all anonymous, filed on October 14.

The complaint alleged that Jane Doe was invited to one of Comb’s photo shoots in Brooklyn in 2004, then attended an after-party where she and her friend were invited by Combs to a “more private party.”

He and his friend agreed and were driven to a Marriott hotel in the Manhattan area by a member of Combs’ entourage, his complaint said. Doe and her friend were allegedly captured and taken to a separate bedroom from the main party and locked inside with the rap mogul.

Combs allegedly gave them alcohol, ordered them to use cocaine and forcibly touched them, according to the filing. He allegedly ordered Doe’s friend to perform oral sex on him or he would have them both killed, and raped Doe.

A security guard opened the door and Doe’s friend jumped out, but Doe was ordered to stay and waited for about a half hour until another security guard arrived and told him he could leave, the complaint said.

U.S. District Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil ruled Wednesday, Oct. 20, that although the case is extremely sensitive and is likely to lead to a high level of public scrutiny if Doe files under her own name, her request to remain anonymous is in the best interest of Combs and the public. , is covered by the “traditional and constitutionally established presumption of openness” in judicial proceedings.

Judge Vyskocil said the woman’s complaint did not provide sufficient evidence that she would face “a significant risk of harm” if her name was made public, and her lawyers “provided no support for that claim” beyond what Combs made 20 years ago. He threatened Do’s life if he escaped during the alleged attack.

The complaint stated that Combs had no contact with Doe in the years since the alleged incident and that Combs is currently in custody.

The combs were: He was arrested in New York in September and then He is accused of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation for the purpose of prostitution.. He denied all charges. He was later denied bail After offering $50m (£38.4m) bonds He was reportedly placed on suicide watch while awaiting trial.. The artist has since Bail refusal appealed. His The trial date is scheduled for May 5, 2025.

He is currently being held in federal custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York City. Combs is next expected to appear in court on December 18. Rolling stoneIf convicted, he could face up to 15 years in prison.

The judge has now given Jane Doe until November 13 to file a complaint on her behalf, “or this case will be dismissed.” He said Doe’s lawyers did not present sufficient evidence establishing her identity, that she would cause mental harm and that the possibility of “public humiliation” was not sufficient.

Buzbee, in his statement CNNHe said: “We have great respect for the court and its decisions. Our duty as advocates for these victims is to protect their safety to the best of our ability; That’s what we were trying to do by filing cases anonymously. Anonymous or not, this case will continue, period.”

Following the recent accusations Diddy sexually assaulted and drugged a 10-year-old boyCombs’ lawyers denied the latest accusations and criticized Buzbee in a statement (via Complicated).

“As we have said before, Mr. Combs cannot respond to every new publicity attempt, even if he responds to allegations that are seemingly ridiculous or provably false,” the article said.

“Mr. Combs and his legal team have full confidence in the facts and integrity of the judicial process. “The truth will prevail in court: Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone, male or female, adult or minor.”