Case #5:24-cv-12647 · United States District Court, Eastern District of Michigan

Cardello-Smith v. Combs

Filed October 08, 2024 Judge Judge Judith E. Levy
Closed Sean Combs, self-described 'music mogul,' currently incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Contains Sexual Assault
Parties
Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith Plaintiff
Sean Combs, self-described 'music mogul,' currently incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
Factual Allegations
Disclaimer: allegations as pled by the plaintiff, summarized by Grok.

Plaintiff alleges that on or about June 14, 1997, in Detroit, Michigan, Defendant Jean Combs invited him to a social gathering at a hotel where Defendant raped him. Plaintiff further claims that Defendant conspired with others to cover up these actions. The complaint was initially filed in Lenawee County Circuit Court on June 10, 2024, before being removed to federal court by Defendant on October 7, 2024. No additional specific events or dates beyond the 1997 incident and the 2024 filing are detailed in the disposition.

Prayer for Relief

Plaintiff seeks $100,000,000.00 in damages for personal injury, though a separate filing mentions $400,000,000.00 (specific relief beyond damages not detailed in the disposition).

Docket
Date No. Description
Oct 7, 2024 1 NOTICE OF REMOVAL by Sean Combs from 39th Circuit Court for the County of Lenawee, case number 2024-7362-NO. Receipt No: AMIEDC-9968010 - Fee: $405 [Previously dismissed case: No] [Possible companion case(s): None] (Fink, David) (Entered: 10/07/2024) No document
Oct 14, 2024 2 MOTION to Dismiss by Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1) (Fink, David) (Entered: 10/14/2024) No document
Oct 14, 2024 2-a Exhibit 1 No document
Oct 15, 2024 3 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 2 MOTION to Dismiss by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 10/15/2024) No document
Oct 17, 2024 4 MOTION to Remand by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 10/18/2024) No document
Oct 17, 2024 5 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 10/18/2024) No document
Oct 21, 2024 6 Notice of Determination of Motions Without Oral Argument re 4 MOTION to Remand, 2 MOTION to Dismiss (WBar) (Entered: 10/21/2024) No document
Oct 17, 2024 7 Letter from Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 10/21/2024) No document
Oct 21, 2024 8 MOTION [REQUEST] for Oral Arguments on Pending Motions by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 10/21/2024) No document
Oct 21, 2024 9 OBJECTION to 1 Notice of Removal, by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 10/21/2024) No document
Oct 21, 2024 10 NOTICE of Submission by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 10/21/2024) No document
Oct 21, 2024 11 AFFIDAVIT of Aaron Rogers by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 10/21/2024) No document
Oct 21, 2024 12 MOTION to Remand by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 10/21/2024) No document
Oct 21, 2024 13 MOTION to Secure Results by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 10/21/2024) No document
Oct 22, 2024 14 NOTICE of Submission by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 10/22/2024) No document
Oct 22, 2024 15 Letter from Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 10/22/2024) No document
Oct 22, 2024 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response as to 2 MOTION to Dismiss by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 10/22/2024) No document
Oct 24, 2024 17 AFFIDAVIT of Delphonso Wilson by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 10/24/2024) No document
Oct 24, 2024 18 AFFIDAVIT of Dephonso Wilson by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 10/24/2024) No document
Oct 25, 2024 19 NOTICE of Offer to Settle Personal Injury Claims by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 10/25/2024) No document
Oct 31, 2024 20 RESPONSE to 12 MOTION to Remand, 4 MOTION to Remand filed by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 10/31/2024) No document
Oct 31, 2024 21 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 20 Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 10/31/2024) No document
Nov 1, 2024 22 PLAINTIFF's factual proof that the defendant's lied about plaintiff's manner of service in the trial court to get the case transferred to the district court to obstruct justice and mislead this court into motion to dismiss argument; REQUEST to Remand Case back to Trial Court by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 11/01/2024) No document
Nov 4, 2024 23 Notice Regarding Parties' Responsibility to Notify Court of Address Changes (LGra) (Entered: 11/04/2024) No document
Nov 4, 2024 24 Notice of Determination of Motions Without Oral Argument re 16 MOTION for Extension of Time 2 MOTION to Dismiss, 12 MOTION to Remand, 13 MOTION to Secure Results, 8 MOTION for Oral Arguments on Pending Motions (WBar) (Entered: 11/04/2024) No document
Nov 4, 2024 25 RESPONSE to 8 MOTION for Oral Arguments on Pending Motions filed by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 11/04/2024) No document
Nov 4, 2024 26 RESPONSE to 13 MOTION to Secure Results filed by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 11/04/2024) No document
Nov 5, 2024 27 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 26 Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 11/05/2024) No document
Nov 5, 2024 28 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 25 Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 11/05/2024) No document
Nov 5, 2024 29 NOTICE of Removal to Michigan Court of Appeals by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 11/05/2024) No document
Nov 5, 2024 30 RESPONSE to 16 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Response/Reply as to 2 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 11/05/2024) No document
Nov 5, 2024 31 NOTICE of Removal by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 11/05/2024) No document
Nov 7, 2024 32 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 30 Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 11/07/2024) No document
Nov 7, 2024 33 ORDER granting in part 16 Motion for Extension of Time to File Response to 2 MOTION to Dismiss; Response due by 12/3/2024, Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (WBar) (Entered: 11/07/2024) No document
Nov 14, 2024 34 AFFIDAVIT of George Preston by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 11/15/2024) No document
Nov 15, 2024 35 OPINION AND ORDER Denying 12 MOTION to Remand, 31 Notice, 29 Notice, 9 Objection, 22 Request, 4 MOTION to Remand. Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (WBar) (Entered: 11/15/2024) No document
Nov 18, 2024 36 NOTICE of Removal by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 11/19/2024) No document
Nov 21, 2024 37 AFFIDAVIT of George Preston by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 11/22/2024) No document
Nov 22, 2024 38 NOTICE of Clarification to the Court by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 11/25/2024) No document
Nov 22, 2024 39 NOTICE of Plaintiff Directing MDOC and MI State Police to Transport by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 11/25/2024) No document
Nov 27, 2024 40 NOTICE of Submission of Material Witness Gene Deal by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 11/27/2024) View PDF
Dec 3, 2024 41 NOTICE of Submission of the Stipulated Order of Dismissal by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (SSch) (Entered: 12/03/2024) No document
Dec 3, 2024 42 RESPONSE [ANSWER] to 2 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation, # 2 Document Continuation) (JHea) (Entered: 12/04/2024) No document
Dec 3, 2024 42-a Document Continuation No document
Dec 3, 2024 42-b Document Continuation No document
Dec 5, 2024 43 REPORT Plaintiff's Submission of Investigator's Report by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JHea) (Entered: 12/05/2024) No document
Dec 6, 2024 44 NOTICE of Plaintiff's Submission of Material Witnesses by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 12/06/2024) No document
Dec 6, 2024 45 MOTION for Permission to File Interlocutory Appeal by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 12/06/2024) No document
Dec 6, 2024 46 OFFER of Proof and AFFIDAVIT by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JHea) (Entered: 12/06/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 47 PROOF OF SERVICE by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 48 Plaintiff's submission of admissions made to the plaintiff by defendant Combs in the stipulated order of dismissal submitted to plaintiff by defendant Sean Combs in the US mail and notarized by plaintiff accepting defendant's direct offer to end the personal injury claim only. (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 49 DOCUMENT filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 50 REQUEST/PERMISSION to file an Interlocutory Appeal to the US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit to determine the issue of the Notice of Removal being proper or improper before this court and not the state courts by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 51 AFFIDAVIT of Joseph Ambrose attesting to threats made upon plaintiff by associates employed directly by defendant Sean Combs by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 52 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 53 DEMAND for Trial by Jury by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 54 CERTIFICATE of Service/Summons Returned Executed. Sean Combs served on 11/2/2024, answer due 11/25/2024. (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 55 Plaintiff's submission of investigator's report detailing Kym Worthy, former judge and current Wayne County Prosecutor and Detroit Police Department Sergeant David Cobb and Wayne County Detective Patricia Penman's joint hiring of hitman, Vincent Smothers, to kill the plaintiff as proof of defendants efforts taken to cover-up the defendant's rape upon the plaintiff by Sean Combs filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 9, 2024 56 Notice of plaintiff's submission of material witnesses, Jennifer Lynn Lopez a/k/a (J-Lo) a/k/a "Jenny from The Block", Kirk Burrows, former employee of defendant Combs in 1997, and Derrick Palmer, New York Police Officer aware of defendant's criminal activity will be called as material witnesses and experts to Sean Combs viewing, possession, and distribution of his sexual assault upon the plaintiff in 1997 and the orders of defendant Sean Combs forcing Jennifer Lopez to remain silent about the video taped sexual assault of plaintiff by defendant. (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 10, 2024 57 MOTION for Leave to File the corrected, updated and timely copy of the plaintiff's answers to the defendant's motion to dismiss with pages of supporing case law, documents and exhibits by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) No document
Dec 10, 2024 58 CORRECTED/UPDATED RESPONSE to 2 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation, # 2 Document Continuation) (TTho) (Entered: 12/10/2024) View PDF
Dec 10, 2024 58-a Document Continuation No document
Dec 10, 2024 58-b Document Continuation No document
Dec 6, 2024 59 NOTICE of Submission of Affidavit of Dephonso Wilson by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JHea) (Entered: 12/16/2024) No document
Dec 6, 2024 60 NOTICE of Submission of Material Witness by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JHea) (Entered: 12/16/2024) No document
Dec 16, 2024 61 Notice of Determination of Motions Without Oral Argument re 45 MOTION for Leave to Appeal, 57 MOTION for Leave to File (WBar) (Entered: 12/16/2024) No document
Dec 17, 2024 62 MOTION for Leave to File a Motion for Emergency Hearing to Stop All Proceedings and Conduct Hearing by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 12/17/2024) No document
Dec 17, 2024 63 REPLY to Response re 2 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 12/17/2024) View PDF
Dec 19, 2024 64 CORRECT AND UPDATED COPY OF ANSWER to 2 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation, # 2 Document Continuation) (TTho) (Entered: 12/19/2024) No document
Dec 19, 2024 64-a Document Continuation No document
Dec 19, 2024 64-b Document Continuation No document
Dec 19, 2024 65 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 63 Reply to Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 12/19/2024) No document
Dec 20, 2024 66 RESPONSE to 45 MOTION for Leave to Appeal and to 50 REQUEST/PERMISSION to file an Interlocutory Appeal filed by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 12/20/2024) No document
Dec 20, 2024 67 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 66 Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 12/20/2024) No document
Dec 20, 2024 68 RESPONSE to 57 MOTION for Leave to File Updated Response to Defendant's Motion to Dismiss filed by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 12/20/2024) No document
Dec 20, 2024 69 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 68 Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 12/20/2024) No document
Dec 21, 2024 70 MOTION for Sanctions by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 12/21/2024) No document
Dec 23, 2024 71 CONTRABAND REMOVAL RECORD filed by Derrick Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/23/2024) No document
Dec 23, 2024 72 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 70 MOTION for Sanctions by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 12/23/2024) No document
Dec 26, 2024 73 NOTICE of intent to call Cassandra "Cassie" Ventura as a material witness to demonstrate defendant Sean Combs patter of rape, violence, torture, abuse, intimidation, and prior bad acts testimony for trial by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (TTho) (Entered: 12/26/2024) No document
Dec 26, 2024 74 REQUEST for court to view the phone interview and audio of phone call from prison on 10/14/2024 by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/27/2024) View PDF
Dec 27, 2024 75 PLAINTIFF'S DEMAND for Reconsideration of the court's decision to determine all motions without oral argument and request for the court to open this case to the public and conduct oral arguments for all proceedings and decisions on all motions in the interest of public safety and fairness and to ensure that the rape case is not just dismissed without the public knowing all the facts of the defendant and others involvement in the cover-up of the rape case filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/27/2024) No document
Dec 27, 2024 76 NOTICE of Submission of Plaintiff's receipt showing $150,000.00 deposit by plaintiff into Bad Boy Record for 49% of Bad Boy Records in 1997 only to be paid if defendant involved himself in any further state or federal crimes after raping plaintiff by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 12/27/2024) No document
Dec 27, 2024 77 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of summons and complaint by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (DPer) (Entered: 12/30/2024) No document
Dec 27, 2024 78 NOTICE of submission of the contract between defendant Sean Combs, Kym Worthy and plaintiff Cardello-Smith notarized in 1997 verifying the plaintiff's claims as true in 1997 and in 2024 by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (DPer) (Entered: 12/30/2024) No document
Dec 27, 2024 79 NOTICE of intent to seek restraining order against Attorney David Fink by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (DPer) (Entered: 12/30/2024) No document
Jan 2, 2025 80 RESPONSE to 62 MOTION for Leave to File filed by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 01/02/2025) No document
Jan 2, 2025 81 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 80 Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 01/02/2025) No document
Jan 2, 2025 82 NOTICE of submission of plaintiff's receipt showing $150,000.00 deposit by plaintiff into Bad Boy Record for 49% (percent) of Bad Boy Records in 1997 only to be paid if defendant involved himself in any further state or federal crimes after raping plaintiff by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 01/03/2025) No document
Jan 2, 2025 83 NOTICE of submission of 1997 contractual agreement between Sean Combs, Kym Worthy (Judge)(now Wayne County Prosecutor) and plaintiff agreeing to the 3 core terms at the heart of the case at bar as proof of plaintiff's claims by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (TTho) (Entered: 01/03/2025) No document
Jan 8, 2025 84 NOTICE of Intent to File Answers to 63 REPLY and 66 RESPONSE by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JHea) (Entered: 01/08/2025) No document
Jan 8, 2025 85 STATEMENT That This Case is Solely About the Defendant Raping the Plaintiff and the Cover-up by His Associates to Hide His Rape of Plaintiff and Not the Breach of Contract Companion Case of 24-12737 by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 01/08/2025) No document
Jan 15, 2025 86 REPLY to Response re 62 MOTION for Leave to File filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (SSch) (Entered: 01/15/2025) No document
Jan 15, 2025 87 MOTION for Leave to File Sur Reply to 2 Motion to Dismiss by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (SSch) (Entered: 01/15/2025) No document
Jan 15, 2025 88 REPLY to Response re 45 MOTION for Leave to File Interlocutory Appeal filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (SSch) (Entered: 01/15/2025) No document
Jan 15, 2025 89 RESPONSE to 70 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (SSch) (Entered: 01/15/2025) No document
Jan 15, 2025 90 STATEMENT of that Defendant is an Admitted Liar by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (SSch) (Entered: 01/16/2025) No document
Jan 22, 2025 91 REPLY to Response re 70 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 01/22/2025) No document
Jan 22, 2025 92 OPINION and ORDER granting 2 Motion to Dismiss; denying 45 Motion for Leave to Appeal; granting 57 Motion for Leave to File; denying as moot 62 Motion for Leave to File; denying 70 Motion for Sanctions; granting 87 Motion for Leave to File; denying as moot 8 Motion; denying as moot 13 Motion. Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (WBar) (Entered: 01/22/2025) View PDF
Jan 22, 2025 93 JUDGMENT, Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (WBar) (Entered: 01/22/2025) No document
Jan 22, 2025 94 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 91 Reply to Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 01/22/2025) No document
Jan 23, 2025 95 RESPONSE to 70 MOTION for Sanctions filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 01/23/2025) No document
Jan 23, 2025 96 REPLY to Response re 45 MOTION for Permission to File Interlocutory Appeal filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 01/23/2025) No document
Jan 23, 2025 97 STATEMENT that Defendant is an Admitted Liar by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 01/23/2025) No document
Jan 23, 2025 98 SUR-REPLY re 2 MOTION to Dismiss filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 01/23/2025) No document
Jan 24, 2025 99 AFFIDAVIT Verifying Business Transaction by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 01/27/2025) No document
Jan 31, 2025 100 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 01/31/2025) No document
Jan 31, 2025 101 MOTION to Amend Complaint by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) (Entered: 01/31/2025) No document
Feb 4, 2025 102 MOTION for Leave to File Amended Complaint by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (Attachments: # 1 Document Continuation Attached Motion) (CShr) (Entered: 02/04/2025) No document
Feb 4, 2025 102-a Document Continuation Attached Motion No document
Feb 12, 2025 103 OPINION AND ORDER denying 100 Motion for Leave to File; denying 101 Motion to Amend/Correct; denying 102 Motion for Leave to File. Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (WBar) (Entered: 02/12/2025) No document
Feb 12, 2025 104 NOTICE of Intent to File a Motion to Alter/Amend the Judgment and Motion for Reconsideration by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) (Entered: 02/12/2025) No document
Feb 27, 2025 105 MOTION for a Prohibitory Injunction to Enjoin Defendant and President from Issuing a Pardon by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 02/27/2025) No document
Feb 27, 2025 106 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction and MOTION for Order to Stay Enforcement of the Judgment by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 02/27/2025) No document
Mar 4, 2025 107 ORDER denying as moot 105 Motion for Injunction, and 106 Motion for Preliminary Injunction. Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (WBar) (Entered: 03/04/2025) No document
Mar 4, 2025 108 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] MOTION for preliminary injunction and order to stay enforcement of judgment by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (DPer) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 03/04/2025) No document
Mar 4, 2025 109 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] AFFIDAVIT of Andrea Bomaritto by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JHea) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 03/04/2025) View PDF
Mar 4, 2025 110 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] STATEMENT of non-frivolous claim by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (DPer) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 03/04/2025) No document
Mar 4, 2025 111 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] STATEMENT of non-frivolous claim by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (DPer) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 03/04/2025) No document
Mar 4, 2025 112 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] EXHIBITS (Affidavits) in support of forthcoming Rule 60 motion by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (DPer) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 03/04/2025) View PDF
Mar 10, 2025 113 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] AFFIDAVIT of Andrea Bomaritto by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (DPer) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 03/10/2025) View PDF
Mar 17, 2025 114 NOTICE OF APPEAL by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. Fee Status: No Fee Paid.. (DPer) (Entered: 03/17/2025) No document
Mar 17, 2025 115 Certificate of Service re 114 Notice of Appeal. (DPer) (Entered: 03/17/2025) No document
Mar 18, 2025 116 MOTION to vacate 92 Order of dismissal by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (DPer) (Entered: 03/18/2025) No document
Mar 19, 2025 117 MOTION to vacate 92 Order of dismissal by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (DPer) (Entered: 03/19/2025) No document
Mar 27, 2025 118 Renewed MOTION for Sanctions and to Strike by Sean Combs. (Fink, David) (Entered: 03/27/2025) No document
Mar 28, 2025 119 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 118 Renewed MOTION for Sanctions and to Strike by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 03/28/2025) No document
Apr 1, 2025 120 RESPONSE to 117 MOTION to Vacate 92 Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Motion for Leave to File,,,, Order on Motion for Sanctions,,,, Order on Motion - Free,,,, 116 MOTION to Vacate 92 Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Motion for Leave to File,,,, Order on Motion for Sanctions,,,, Order on Motion - Free,,, filed by Sean Combs. (Attachments: # 1 Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Suzette Samuels, # 2 Exhibit 2 - Affidavit of Nicole Sinistaj) (Fink, David) (Entered: 04/01/2025) No document
Apr 1, 2025 120-a Exhibit 1 - Affidavit of Suzette Samuels No document
Apr 1, 2025 120-b Exhibit 2 - Affidavit of Nicole Sinistaj No document
Apr 2, 2025 121 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 120 Response to Motion,, by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 04/02/2025) No document
Apr 8, 2025 122 MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Notice of Appeal by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 04/08/2025) No document
Apr 8, 2025 123 MOTION for Extension of Time to File a Notice of Appeal [Duplicate Filing. Mailed on different date] by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 04/08/2025) No document
Apr 14, 2025 124 ATTORNEY APPEARANCE: Kristoffer Butler appearing on behalf of Kym Worthy, Patricia Penman, Suzette Samuels NOTICE OF APPEARANCE OF COUNSEL (Butler, Kristoffer) (Entered: 04/14/2025) No document
Apr 14, 2025 125 MOTION for Leave to File AMICI KYM WORTHY, PATRICIA PENMAN, AND SUZETTE SAMUELS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE by Patricia Penman, Suzette Samuels, Kym Worthy. (Butler, Kristoffer) (Entered: 04/14/2025) No document
Apr 15, 2025 126 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] NOTICE to the Court Regarding Witness Nicole Rabior by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JHea) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/16/2025) No document
Apr 21, 2025 127 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] PLAINTIFF'S SUBMISSION OF POLYGRAPH/LIE-DETECTOR RESULTS proving plaintiff is telling the truth under Michigan Rules of Evidence. (TTho) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/21/2025) No document
Apr 21, 2025 128 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] NOTICE to the Court Regarding Witness Nicole Rabior by Derrick Lee Cardello. DUPLICATE OF 126 (TTho) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/21/2025) No document
Apr 21, 2025 129 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] MOTION and Demand for the court to call in all of the plaintiffs and defendants witnesses who signed the affidavits to verify the contents of all affidavits under oath in a court of law by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/21/2025) No document
Apr 21, 2025 130 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] DOCUMENT regarding Rule 602 Rule of Evidence with affidavit filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/21/2025) No document
Apr 22, 2025 131 RESPONSE to 122 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer filed by All Defendants. (Fink, David) (Entered: 04/22/2025) No document
Apr 22, 2025 132 RESPONSE to 118 Renewed MOTION for Sanctions and to Strike filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 04/22/2025) No document
Apr 23, 2025 133 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 131 Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 04/23/2025) No document
Apr 23, 2025 134 REQUEST for the court to direct defendant or defendant's attorney, David Fink, to provide copies. by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 04/23/2025) No document
Apr 23, 2025 135 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] AFFIDAVIT of Andrea Bommarito filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/23/2025) No document
Apr 23, 2025 136 RESPONSE to 118 Renewed MOTION for Sanctions and to Strike filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) (Entered: 04/23/2025) No document
Apr 23, 2025 137 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] PROPOSED MOTION for Leave to File the plaintiff's answer to defendant's renewed motion for sanctions and to strike in the event the court renders a decision prior to this being received by the court. by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (TTho) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/23/2025) No document
Apr 25, 2025 138 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] AFFIDAVIT of Rule 602 Evidence of Wayne County Prosecutor's Office Working with Detroit, Michigan Contract Killer by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (CShr) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/25/2025) No document
Apr 25, 2025 139 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] NOTICE to the Court that Witness Nicole Rabior, Detroit Police Department Employee, Conducted a Zoom-Poly-Com Video Conference with Plaintiff on March 27, 2025 Stating that Defendant Sean Combs and Associates have Forced her to Recant her Earlier Affidavit by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (CShr) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/25/2025) No document
Apr 25, 2025 140 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] MOTION and Demand for the Court to Call in All Plaintiff's and Defendant's Witnesses who Signed the Affidavits to Verify the Contents of all Affidavits under Oath by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (CShr) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 04/25/2025) No document
Apr 28, 2025 141 OPINION and ORDER giving a final warning to Plaintiff to refrain from duplicative, frivolous, fraudulent, or harassing filings. Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (WBar) (Entered: 04/28/2025) No document
Apr 29, 2025 142 REPLY to Response re 118 Renewed MOTION for Sanctions and to Strike filed by All Defendants. (Fink, David) (Entered: 04/29/2025) No document
Apr 30, 2025 143 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 142 Reply to Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 04/30/2025) No document
May 5, 2025 144 RESPONSE to 129 MOTION, 140 MOTION filed by All Defendants. (Fink, David) (Entered: 05/05/2025) No document
May 6, 2025 145 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 144 Response to Motion by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 05/06/2025) No document
May 20, 2025 146 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] MOTION to Immediately Reopen Case by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (SSch) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 05/21/2025) No document
May 20, 2025 147 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] Joint AFFIDAVIT of Denise Jackson and Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 05/21/2025) No document
May 20, 2025 148 MOTION for Sanctions by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 05/21/2025) View PDF
May 20, 2025 149 MOTION to Disqualify Judge by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 05/21/2025) View PDF
May 23, 2025 150 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 05/23/2025) No document
May 23, 2025 151 REPLY to Response re 129 MOTION, 140 MOTION filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) (Entered: 05/23/2025) No document
Jun 2, 2025 152 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] MOTION to Vacate 92 Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Motion for Leave to File,,,, Order on Motion for Sanctions,,,, Order on Motion - Free,,, by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (JPar) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 06/02/2025) No document
Jun 3, 2025 153 RESPONSE to 148 MOTION for Sanctions, 149 MOTION to Disqualify Judge, 152 MOTION to Vacate 92 Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Motion for Leave to File,,,, Order on Motion for Sanctions,,,, Order on Motion - Free,,,, 146 MOTION to Reopen Case, 150 MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing filed by All Defendants. (Fink, David) (Entered: 06/03/2025) No document
Jun 3, 2025 154 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 06/03/2025) No document
Jun 5, 2025 155 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] NOTICE of Submission of Respondents Presentence Investigation Report by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (JPar) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 06/05/2025) No document
Jun 6, 2025 156 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] MOTION to Vacate 92 Order by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (SSch) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 06/06/2025) No document
Jun 6, 2025 157 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] NOTICE of Offer of Proof #1 Confirming Detroit Police Department Conducted a Report by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (SSch) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 06/06/2025) No document
Jun 17, 2025 158 Notice of Determination of Motions Without Oral Argument re 156 MOTION to Vacate, 148 MOTION for Sanctions, 123 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer, 117 MOTION to Vacate, 129 MOTION, 149 MOTION to Disqualify Judge, 125 MOTION for Leave to File, 152 MOTION to Vacate, 137 MOTION for Leave to File, 122 MOTION for Extension of Time to File Answer, 146 MOTION to Reopen Case, 118 Renewed MOTION for Sanctions and to Strike, 116 MOTION to Vacate, 150 MOTION for Evidentiary Hearing, 140 MOTION, 108 MOTION for Preliminary Injunction MOTION to Stay (WBar) [Centrally Printed for Service] (Entered: 06/17/2025) No document
Jun 17, 2025 159 ORDER from U.S Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit re 114 Notice of Appeal filed by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith [Appeal Case Number 25-1245] (THum) (Entered: 06/18/2025) No document
Jun 17, 2025 160 ORDER from U.S Court of Appeals - Sixth Circuit [Appeal Case Number 25-1246] (THum) (Entered: 06/18/2025) No document
Jun 18, 2025 161 EXHIBIT [Proposed] AMICUS CURIAE BRIEF OF KYM WORTHY, PATRICIA PENMAN, AND SUZETTE SAMUELS IN SUPPORT OF DEFENDANTS RENEWED MOTION FOR SANCTIONS re 125 MOTION for Leave to File AMICI KYM WORTHY, PATRICIA PENMAN, AND SUZETTE SAMUELS MOTION FOR LEAVE TO FILE A BRIEF AMICUS CURIAE by Patricia Penman, Suzette Samuels, Kym Worthy (Butler, Kristoffer) (Entered: 06/18/2025) No document
Jun 17, 2025 162 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] Document Submitted by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (Offer of Proof) (CCie) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 06/18/2025) No document
Jun 17, 2025 163 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] NOTICE of Offer of Proof #1 by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith (SSch) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 06/18/2025) No document
Jun 20, 2025 164 RESPONSE to 156 MOTION to Vacate 92 Order on Motion for Leave to Appeal,, Order on Motion to Dismiss,, Order on Motion for Leave to File,,,, Order on Motion for Sanctions,,,, Order on Motion - Free,,, filed by All Defendants. (Fink, David) (Entered: 06/20/2025) No document
Jun 23, 2025 165 CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 164 Response to Motion, by Sean Combs (Fink, David) (Entered: 06/23/2025) No document
Jun 23, 2025 166 OPINION and ORDER Granting 125 Amici Kym Worthy, Patricia Penman, and Suzette Samuels's Motion for Leave to File a Brief Amicus Curiae. Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (KCol) No document
Jun 24, 2025 167 Amicus Curiae BRIEF by Patricia Penman, Suzette Samuels, Kym Worthy (Attachments: # 1 Index of Exhibits Index of Exhibits and Exhibit A, # 2 Exhibit Exhibit B) (Butler, Kristoffer) (Entered: 06/24/2025) No document
Jun 24, 2025 167-a Index of Exhibits Index of Exhibits and Exhibit A No document
Jun 24, 2025 167-b Exhibit Exhibit B No document
Jun 27, 2025 168 [STRICKEN PER 6/30/2025 ORDER] MOTION for Order by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (CCie) Modified on 7/1/2025 (JPar). (Entered: 06/27/2025) No document
Jun 30, 2025 169 OPINION AND ORDER DENYING PLAINTIFFS MOTION TO DISQUALIFY JUDGE 149, DENYING PLAINTIFFS MOTIONS FOR EXTENSION OF TIME TO FILE NOTICE OF APPEAL [122, 123], GRANTING DEFENDANTS RENEWED MOTION FOR SANCTIONS AND TO STRIKE 118, AND DENYING PLAINTIFFS MOTION FOR SANCTIONS 148 . Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (JPar) (Entered: 07/01/2025) No document
Jul 1, 2025 170 [STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED 6/30/2025; ECF. 169] MOTION to Disqualify Judge by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (SSch) Modified on 7/9/2025 (NAhm). (Entered: 07/01/2025) No document
Jul 1, 2025 171 [STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED 6/30/2025; ECF. 169] MOTION to Hold all Proceeding in Abeyance by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (SSch) Modified on 7/9/2025 (NAhm). (Entered: 07/01/2025) No document
Jul 1, 2025 172 [STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED 6/30/2025; ECF. 169] MOTION for Order Admitting into Evidence the May 1, 1998 Transcript by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (SSch) Modified on 7/9/2025 (NAhm). (Entered: 07/01/2025) No document
Jul 8, 2025 173 [STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED 6/30/2025; ECF. 169] MOTION for Order of Default Judgment against Respondents Kym L. Worthy and Patricia Penman by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (NAhm) Modified on 7/9/2025 (NAhm). (Entered: 07/09/2025) No document
Jul 8, 2025 174 [STRICKEN PER ORDER DATED 6/30/2025; ECF. 169] REQUEST by Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith. (NAhm) Modified on 7/9/2025 (NAhm). (Entered: 07/09/2025) No document
Jul 11, 2025 175 Response to Motion No document
Jul 31, 2025 177 Notice of Appeal - 6th Circuit No document
Jul 31, 2025 178 Certificate of Service of Notice of Appeal - 6th Circuit* No document
Aug 1, 2025 179 Appeal Order/Opinion/Judgment No document
Aug 1, 2025 180 Appeal Order/Opinion/Judgment No document
Sep 15, 2025 181 Motion - Free No document
Sep 19, 2025 182 OPINION AND ORDER denying 181 Motion for Leave to File Application to Waive Appeal Filing Fees. Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (WBar) View PDF
Jan 13, 2026 185 OPINION AND ORDER denying 116 Motion to Vacate; denying 117 Motion to Vacate. Signed by District Judge Judith E. Levy. (WBar) [Centrally Printed for Service] No document
Feb 25, 2026 186 Appeal Order/Opinion/Judgment No document
Jun 12, 2026 187 Appeal Order/Opinion/Judgment No document
Jun 12, 2026 188 Appeal Order/Opinion/Judgment No document
Jul 6, 2026 189 Appeal Mandate No document
Oct 8, 2024 1.1 Notice to Parties of Consent of a Civil Action before a Magistrate Judge Option No document
Oct 8, 2024 1.2 A United States Magistrate Judge of this Court is available to conduct all proceedings in this civil action in accordance with 28 U.S.C. 636c and FRCP 73. The Notice, Consent, and Reference of a Civil Action to a Magistrate Judge form is available for download at http://www.mied.uscourts.gov (TTho) No document
Feb 12, 2025 102.1 Certificate of Service No document
Feb 12, 2025 103.1 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 103 Opinion and Order on Motion for Leave to File on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, Pris. No. 267009, at EARNEST C. BROOKS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 2500 S. SHERIDAN DRIVE, MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444. (WBar) No document
Feb 13, 2025 104.1 Certificate of Service No document
Feb 13, 2025 104.2 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 103 Opinion and Order on Motion for Leave to File on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, Pris. No. 267009, Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC) at 1727 West Bluewater Highway, Ionia, MI 48846. (WBar) No document
Mar 4, 2025 107.1 Certificate of Service No document
Mar 4, 2025 107.2 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 107 Order on Motions on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, Pris. No. 267009, at Bellamy Creek Correctional Facility (IBC), 1727 West Bluewater Highway, Ionia, MI 48846. (WBar) No document
Apr 28, 2025 141.1 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 141 Opinion & Order on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, Pris. No. 267009, at BELLAMY CREEK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, 1727 WEST BLUEWATER HIGHWAY, IONIA, MI 48846. (WBar) No document
Jun 23, 2025 166.1 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE of 166 Opinion & Order on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith #267009 at BELLAMY CREEK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, 1727 WEST BLUEWATER HIGHWAY, IONIA, MI 48846. (KCol) No document
Jul 8, 2025 172.1 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 169 Opinion and Order on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, Pris. No. 267009, at BELLAMY CREEK CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, 1727 WEST BLUEWATER HIGHWAY, IONIA, MI 48846. (WBar) No document
Nov 20, 2025 182.1 Appeal Fee Received No document
Nov 7, 2024 32.1 Certificate of Service No document
Nov 7, 2024 33.1 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 33 Order on Motion for Extension of Time to File Response on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, Pris. No. 267009, at EARNEST C. BROOKS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 2500 S. SHERIDAN DRIVE, MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444. (WBar) No document
Nov 15, 2024 34.1 Certificate of Service No document
Nov 15, 2024 35.1 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 35 Opinion and Order on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, Pris. No. 267009 at EARNEST C. BROOKS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY 2500 S. SHERIDAN DRIVE, MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444. (WBar) No document
Oct 21, 2024 6.1 Certificate of Service No document
Oct 21, 2024 6.2 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 6 Notice of Determination of Motions Without Oral Argument on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, Pris. No. 267009, at EARNEST C. BROOKS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, 2500 S. SHERIDAN DRIVE, MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444. (WBar) No document
Jan 22, 2025 90.1 Certificate of Service No document
Jan 22, 2025 93.1 TEXT-ONLY CERTIFICATE OF SERVICE re 92 Opinion and Order and 93 Judgment on Derrick Lee Cardello-Smith, Pris. No. 267009 at EARNEST C. BROOKS CORRECTIONAL FACILITY, 2500 S. SHERIDAN DRIVE, MUSKEGON HEIGHTS, MI 49444. (WBar) No document