John Doe v. Sean Combs et al
In late October 2022, John Doe, a young musician, traveled to Los Angeles to perform music. On November 4, 2022, while performing on the street near a nightclub, Doe was approached by a Bad Boy Records scout who praised his talent and offered a chance to meet Sean Combs at an exclusive birthday party. A driver picked Doe up in a black Cadillac Escalade and took him to a private home. There, Combs greeted Doe, gave him a drink, and discussed his music career, promising a recording contract. After feeling drowsy and realizing he was drugged (likely with GHB), Doe was led to a bedroom under the pretense of seeing jewelry. Combs propositioned Doe sexually, and despite Doe's refusal, forcibly orally and anally raped him after pressuring him with career promises. Doe was left incapacitated, received an IV the next morning, and was dropped off at the nightclub. The assault caused pain, anguish, and shame, and Doe did not report it due to Combs’ influence and his own embarrassment.
Plaintiff seeks compensatory damages for physical injuries, emotional distress, psychological harm, anxiety, humiliation, pain and suffering, and other harms; special damages; punitive damages; attorneys’ fees and costs; pre- and post-judgment interest; attachment of Defendants’ New York property/assets under Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 64; and any other relief deemed just by the court.
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| Feb 14, 2025 | 1 | SUMMONS *Corrected*. Curis, A. | No document |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 2 | COMPLAINT *Corrected*. Curis, A. | No document |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 3 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE ( PROPOSED ) (Motion #001). Curis, A. | No document |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 4 | AFFIDAVIT OR AFFIRMATION IN SUPPORT OF PROPOSED OSC/EXPARTE APP (Motion #001). Curis, A. | No document |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 5 | EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #001) — Declaration. Curis, A. | No document |
| Feb 14, 2025 | 6 | RJI -RE: ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Motion #001). Curis, A. | No document |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 7 | SUMMONS - SUPPLEMENTAL (PRE RJI) *Corrected*. Curis, A. | No document |
| Feb 20, 2025 | 8 | COMPLAINT (AMENDED) *Corrected*. Curis, A. | View PDF |
| Feb 18, 2025 | 9 | ORDER TO SHOW CAUSE (Motion #001). Court User | No document |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 10 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Wolff, E. | No document |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 11 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Tremonte, M. | No document |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 12 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| Feb 25, 2025 | 13 | STIPULATION - OTHER — Stipulation regarding service, time to respond to the Amended Complaint, and pending Motion to Proce. Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 14 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI). Friedman, R. | No document |
| Mar 3, 2025 | 15 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION (Motion #001). Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| Apr 10, 2025 | 16 | DECISION + ORDER ON MOTION (Motion #001). Court User | No document |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 17 | NOTICE OF ENTRY (Motion #001). Curis, A. | No document |
| Apr 11, 2025 | 18 | EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #001) — Decision & Order. Curis, A. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 19 | NOTICE OF MOTION (Motion #002). Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 20 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT (Motion #002). Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 21 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI) — Notice of Appearance of Donald S. Zakarin on behalf Defendant Bad Boy Records LLC. Zakarin, D. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 22 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI) — Notice of Appearance of William L. Charron on behalf of Bad Boy Records LLC. Charron, W. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 23 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI) — Notice of Appearance of Nicholas G. Saady on behalf of Bad Boy Records LLC. Saady, N. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 24 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI) — Notice of Appearance of Nathaniel H. Kazlow on behalf of Bad Boy Records LLC. Kazlow, N. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 25 | NOTICE OF APPEARANCE (POST RJI) — Notice of Appearance of Alexandra M. Peterson on behalf of Bad Boy Records LLC. Peterson, A. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 26 | NOTICE OF MOTION (Motion #003) — to Dismiss the Complaint with Prejudice Against BBRLLC. Saady, N. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 27 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT (Motion #003) — of Motion to Dismiss the Complaint with Prejudice Against BBRLLC. Saady, N. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 28 | AFFIRMATION (Motion #003) — of Donald Zakarin in Support of BBRLLC's Motion to Dismiss. Saady, N. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 29 | EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #003) — A to Zakarin Affirmation. Saady, N. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 30 | EXHIBIT(S) - B (Motion #003) — B to Zakarin Affirmation. Saady, N. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 31 | AFFIRMATION (Motion #003) — of Erica Bellarosa in Support of BBRLLC's Motion to Dismiss. Saady, N. | No document |
| May 6, 2025 | 32 | EXHIBIT(S) - A (Motion #003) — A to Bellarosa Affirmation. Saady, N. | No document |
| May 9, 2025 | 33 | NOTICE OF APPEAL. Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| May 9, 2025 | 34 | EXHIBIT(S) - 1 — Notice of Entry dated April 11, 2025. Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| May 9, 2025 | 35 | PRELIMINARY APPEAL STATEMENT. Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| May 14, 2025 | 36 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #002). Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| May 29, 2025 | 37 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION (Motion #002). Curis, A. | No document |
| Jun 4, 2025 | 38 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN REPLY (Motion #002). Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 39 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION (Motion #003). Curis, A. | No document |
| Jun 17, 2025 | 40 | EXHIBIT(S) - 1 (Motion #003) — Decision & Order. Curis, A. | No document |
| Jun 23, 2025 | 41 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN REPLY (Motion #003). Saady, N. | No document |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 42 | NOTICE OF MOTION (Motion #004). Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| Jul 18, 2025 | 43 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN SUPPORT (Motion #004) — Memorandum of Law in Support of Combs Defendants Motion for Leave to Renew Plaintiff John Does Motio. Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| Jul 22, 2025 | 44 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE. Saady, N. | No document |
| Jul 23, 2025 | 45 | AFFIRMATION/AFFIDAVIT OF SERVICE (Motion #004). Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| Jul 28, 2025 | 46 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN OPPOSITION (Motion #004). Curis, A. | No document |
| Aug 1, 2025 | 47 | MEMORANDUM OF LAW IN REPLY (Motion #004). Cuccaro, M. | No document |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 48 | DECISION + ORDER ON MOTION (Motion #002). Court User | View PDF |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 49 | DECISION + ORDER ON MOTION (Motion #003). Court User | No document |
| Aug 19, 2025 | 50 | DECISION + ORDER ON MOTION (Motion #004). Court User | No document |