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A federal judge dismissed the civil lawsuits due to blackmail and breach of contract His former music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones against Sean “Diddy” Combs. Nevertheless, a large part of Jones’s extensive lawsuit has the rejection application from Combs, its company and his chief of staff Kristina Khorram survived. Therefore, the case is now being pursued in a stripped -down form.
In a 31-page statement on Monday, the US district judge J. Paul Oetken said that Jones had not demonstrated that his “business or property” was damaged by a violation of the Racketeter influenced and corrupt organization Act (Rico). The judge said that Jones ‘alleged non -payment for his services on Combs’ Love album do not count. Because there is no “causal connection” with an alleged extortion activity. With the judge’s judgment, the allegations for organized crime against Combs, his company Combs Global and Khorram were rejected.
“The alleged refusal of [Combs]To comply with the contract with Jones is not a rico requirement. Even if the broken contract is due to Jones’s refusal to participate in the alleged extortion system of Combs, “the judge wrote.” In summary, saying can be said. Jones, regardless of whether he has appropriately claimed the existence of a rico company or not, does not harm the activities of this company with the defendant’s breach of contract or another “business or property law” that has arisen, the jones has arisen, associated. “
New York right
The judge dismissed Jones’ complaint about the broken contract. According to New York law, “every contract that cannot be met within a year is not enforceable. Unless he is written in writing,” he wrote in his judgment. He also rejected Jones’s three lawsuits due to emotional stress as legally inadequate.
In his one -sided decision, however, the judge said that the lawsuits could be pursued for sex trade against Combs and Khorram. He also confirmed the lawsuits for sexual attacks and liability for the company premises against Combs. (The lawsuit about human trade was dismissed in terms of Combs.)
Jones’ lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, declared a victory on Monday when he von Rolling Stone was achieved. “A victory is a victory. The case has not yet been completed. Diddy and [Khorram] If better preparing for an affidavit, ”said Blackburn. (Representative of Combs and Khorram did not immediately respond to a request for comment.)
Combs has contested any misconduct in explanations by his lawyers. “No matter how many complaints are submitted. Nothing will change that Mr. Combs never sexually harassed or sexually exploited someone. Neither man nor a woman. Neither adults nor minor,” the lawyers recently said Rolling Stone with.
I have never been tolerated or supported sexual attacks against anyone
In an earlier explanation Rolling Stone Khorram rejected the allegations. “For months, terrible accusations have been raised in various complaints against my former boss. These false accusations that I have been involved, add to my reputation and the emotional well -being of my family and myself to irreparable and incalculable damage. I have never tolerated or support sexual attacks against anyone. I have never put someone under drugs.”
In his judgment, judge Oetken stated that Jones’ complaint fulfilled the necessary requirements with regard to the assertion of violations of state laws and laws on sex trade. Just when he described how Combs felt his genitals and forced him to “promote sex workers and to carry out sex acts for the pleasure of Mr. Combs”.
“On numerous occasions, Combs Jones is said to have supposedly recruited or tempted to ask for and carry out sex with commercial sex workers. Also: Jones have transported Jones for this purpose across state and international borders,” wrote the judge. “Combs is said to have supposedly made Jones to fulfill his demands by promising economic advantages. They never occurred. And by threatening Jones with physical violence and damage.”
Flood of civil lawsuits
Combs, 55, is currently charged with sex trade, conspiracy for blackmail and transport to prostitution. In the event of a conviction, he threatens 15 years to life. His process is scheduled for May 5th.
Combs was sued by dozens of plaintiffs for sexual misconduct. The flood of civil lawsuits began with the explosive and sex trade lawsuit that His ex-girlfriend Casandra “Cassie” Ventura submitted in November 2023. A handful of other plaintiffs, including Jones, submitted complaints in the next three months. A subsequent criminal investigation Last September led to the indictment against Combs.