Attorneys for Sean “Diddy” Combs are seeking to have a Jane Doe sex trafficking lawsuit against him dismissed, arguing that an extension of the statute of limitations passed by New York City’s City Council is invalid. The lawsuit alleges that Combs and two other Bad Boy executives sexually assaulted an 11th-grader in 2003. Combs’ attorney called the allegations false and hideous and emphasized that the statute of limitations has already expired, along with any extension windows provided by state law.
The lawsuit, filed under New York City’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Law, accuses Combs of sexually assaulting the victim and then flying her from Detroit to New York City and back in a night of booze, sex, and drugs. Combs and his companies deny the allegations and are seeking to have the case dismissed. The City Council’s amendment to this law created a two-year extension window starting in March 2023, a move that Combs’ attorneys are disputing as invalid and in conflict with state law.
Combs’ lawyers argue that New York state law takes precedence over city laws and that the claim revival provision under the Child Victims Act preempts the VGM claim-revival provision. They are asking the court to close the window of opportunity for filing these claims. However, Michael Willemin, the attorney representing Jane Doe in the lawsuit, is confident that Combs will not be successful in having the case dismissed and is determined to hold him accountable for the allegations of gang rape and sexual assault.
Despite Combs’ efforts to have the lawsuit dismissed, legal experts have differing views on the outcome. Some believe that the judge may rule in Combs’ favor, citing the conflict between city and state laws. Others expect the case to move forward, considering the severity of the allegations and the evidence presented by the plaintiff. Combs has denied all allegations of wrongdoing, as has co-defendant Harve Pierre. The lawsuit also includes pictures purportedly showing the victim in a music studio linked to Combs.
In addition to this lawsuit, Combs is facing other legal challenges, including accusations of leaving a New Orleans design firm responsible for $100,000 in material costs after postponing an event. Some of his accusers have accused him of seeking an undeserved payday through litigation. Despite these legal troubles, the situation is ongoing, and the outcome remains uncertain as the case continues to unfold.
