Sean Combs, also known as Diddy, has won a partial victory in a $30 million lawsuit filed against him by former producer Rodney “Lil’ Rod” Jones. The presiding judge, Paul Oetken, dismissed five charges, including RICO and breach of contract claims, but allowed TVPA and liability charges to proceed.
The lawsuit accuses Combs of repeatedly sexually assaulting and harassing Jones, pressuring him into having sex with other men and female sex workers, and drugging him. Combs also faces accusations of effectively acting like a mob boss under federal RICO laws.
Oetken reprimanded Jones’ attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, for making “inaccurate statements” and launching personal attacks against opposing counsel. The judge warned that further misconduct could lead to sanctions or disciplinary action.
Despite this partial victory, Combs still faces numerous criminal charges and other lawsuits. He is currently being held in jail awaiting trial in New York.
Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/30-million-sexual-assault-lawsuit-032705509.html