Sean “Diddy” Combs.Photo:Paras Griffin/Getty
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A woman suingSean “Diddy” Combsfor sexual assault has been ordered to reveal her identity.
TMZwas first to report the news.
The ruling comes after Combs' side argued that “they will suffer prejudice as a result of [Jane Doe] proceeding anonymously while their identities have been revealed.”
Ultimately, the court decided that Jane Doe did not have “more specific support” to maintain her anonymity.
PEOPLE has reached out to Combs' rep and Jane Doe’s lawyer for comment.
Combs, 54, is looking to get the case tossed out anddenied the allegationsin a filing earlier this month.
“[Combs] never participated in, witnessed, or was or is presently aware of any misconduct, sexual or otherwise, relating to plaintiff in any circumstance whatsoever,” his response said.
The “Last Night” rapper also took issue with the photographs included in her complaint — and the timing of the lawsuit.
“The context, genuineness, and/or accuracy of the photographs are disputed,” the filing read. “Plaintiff’s decision to wait more than two decades to file her complaint has prejudiced [Combs], as he has lost the ability to defend himself fully and fairly in this action.”
Adding, “For example, some or all evidence that otherwise would have been available if the action had been promptly commenced may be unavailable, lost, or compromised.”
Once she arrived, she alleged she was given drugs and alcohol before being “viciously gang raped” “one after the other,” the lawsuit claimed.
Combs issued a blanket denial of the allegations in a statement to PEOPLE in December.
“ENOUGH IS ENOUGH. For the last couple of weeks, I have sat silently and watched people try to assassinate my character, destroy my reputation and my legacy," he said.
Jane Doe is the fourth person to accuse Combs of sexual assault over the past several months. On Feb. 27, Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones, a former producer and videographer for Combs,filed a lawsuitin New York federal court alleging that for more than a year, Combs sexually harassed, drugged and threatened him. He is seeking $30 million in damages.
In a statement to PEOPLE, Shawn Holley, Combs' lawyer wrote: “Lil Rod is nothing more than a liar who filed a $30 million lawsuit shamelessly looking for an undeserved payday."
“We have overwhelming, indisputable proof that his claims are complete lies,” Holley added. “We will address these outlandish allegations in court and take all appropriate action against those who make them.”
source: people.com
