A federal judge has dismissed a lawsuit against music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs after the anonymous plaintiff failed to comply with a court order requiring her to reveal her identity.
Originally filed under the pseudonym Jane Doe in October 2024, the lawsuit alleged that Combs assaulted the woman at a party in 1995. However, on March 31, 2025, U.S. District Judge Lewis J. Liman ruled that the case could not move forward unless the plaintiff adhered to legal requirements by disclosing her real name.
Court records indicate that on March 6, 2025, the plaintiff was directed to refile her complaint under her actual name by March 20, 2025. She neither met the deadline nor requested an extension. Consequently, the judge dismissed the case in its entirety.
Combs’ legal representatives welcomed the ruling, arguing that the case was part of a larger pattern of frivolous lawsuits. “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,” the legal team stated.
The dismissed lawsuit was one of several complaints lodged against Combs in recent months, many spearheaded by high-profile attorney Tony Buzbee. The Houston-based lawyer has been vocal about representing multiple individuals who have accused Combs of sexual misconduct.
Following the ruling, Combs’ attorneys criticized Buzbee’s legal approach, emphasizing that this was the second lawsuit against Combs to be dismissed. “It will not be the last,” they stated.
Despite this courtroom victory, Combs continues to face multiple lawsuits alleging misconduct. He has consistently denied all allegations, maintaining that the cases are baseless. Beyond civil litigation, Combs is also dealing with serious federal criminal charges. In September 2024, he was indicted on allegations of sex trafficking and racketeering.
His legal troubles are far from over, as his criminal trial is scheduled to begin in May 2025. Currently, Combs remains in custody in Brooklyn after being denied bail, awaiting his day in court.
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