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Judge Allows Diddy's Defamation Suit Over Baby Oil Claims
5 Sep
Summary
- Judge allows Sean Combs to pursue defamation claims against NewsNation.
- Lawsuit alleges false claims about baby oil and incapacitation were spread.
- Combs' $100 million slander lawsuit against two defendants moves forward.
A judge has determined that Sean "Diddy" Combs can proceed with his $100 million defamation lawsuit against NewsNation and attorney Ariel Mitchell. The legal action challenges claims made during NewsNation broadcasts suggesting Combs laced baby oil with drugs to incapacitate sexual assault victims.
In a ruling obtained by Billboard, Judge John P. Cronan denied motions to dismiss Combs' suit. The judge stated it was plausible that the broadcasted claims about baby oil's use would cause doubt about its accuracy. Combs alleges these statements are scientifically baseless and defamatory.
Furthermore, the judge ruled Combs can sue Mitchell for asserting Burgess had access to video recordings of alleged assaults, which Combs denies. However, NewsNation is not held liable for these specific statements, as the court found the network provided proper context. The ruling allows Combs to gather evidence from Mitchell and NewsNation, a procedural step before a potential trial.
