Dawn Richard‘s sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy has reportedly been dismissed.
Dawn Richard’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Diddy Has Reportedly Been Dismissed
According to TMZ, a federal court dismissed Dawn Richard’s sexual assault lawsuit against Diddy. Per the outlet, all of Richard’s claims, except one, cannot be refiled. Furthermore, the court reportedly determined that most of Richard’s claims were filed past the statute of limitations. Specifically, a claim she reportedly filed regarding “copyrights” could reportedly be refiled.
Social Media Reacts
Social media users reacted to Dawn Richard’s lawsuit against Diddy reportedly being dismissed in TSR’s comment section.
Instagram user @drehenryjr wrote, “She Was Literally On His Last Album…”
While Instagram user @lady50tee added, “Probably dismissed cuz they didnt recognize her, I know I didnt ”
Instagram user @vickysecrets32 wrote, “I feel like a lot of cases against him was consensual and a money grab. They saw how fast he settled with Cassie and thought they was going to get a payday”
While Instagram user @coachello___ added, “When diddy get out.. he gonna have a long list ”
Instagram user @1_savagemf wrote, “How hers was filed passed statute of limitations but Cassies wasnt.”
While Instagram user @just_fine_tf added, “When daddy get out everybody better hide ”
Instagram user @drejunglez wrote, “Filing charges on a man almost 19 years later is crazy.. you had all that time..”
While Instagram user @divalicious_ng added, “Judge said that’s enough madam ”
Instagram user @starflow wrote, “Sending her healing energy. Way too many times black women truth get laughed at.”
While Instagram user @mcgillaquesha added, “Tired of theses people coming for him FREE DIDDY aka PUFFY ”
More On Dawn Richard’s Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Diddy
As The Shade Room previously reported, in September 2024, Dawn Richard filed a lawsuit against Diddy, accusing him of sexual abuse. In the suit, Richard reportedly referenced her time on ‘Making The Band,’ Diddy promised to advance her career in exchange for his verbal abuse, unfair working conditions, and an occasion where he allegedly appeared without underwear around her.
Furthermore, Richard alleged that Diddy touched her butt and breasts on a number of occasions.
Per TMZ, at the time, Diddy’s legal team reacted to the allegations as an “attempt to rewrite history.”
“If Ms. Richard had such a negative experience with ‘Making the Band’ and Danity Kane, she would not have chosen to continue working directly with Mr. Combs for Dirty Money, nor would she have returned for the ‘Making the Band’ reboot in 2020 or agreed to be featured on ‘The Love Album’ last year,” his attorney reportedly stated.
As The Shade Room previously reported, Diddy is currently incarcerated at federal prison FCI Fort Dix on transportation to engage in prostitution charges. Records indicate he will be released in February 2028.
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