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Judge Dismisses Combs Abuse Lawsuit; New Gender Claim Filed

6/16/2026

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Summary

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Judge Katherine Polk Failla dismissed all 18 causes of action, saying most were barred by statute of limitations.
Attorney Arick Fudali said Richard will pursue a gender-motivated violence claim in New York court.
Richard alleges Sean “Diddy” Combs forced her to strip, groped her, locked her in a car and threatened her.
Combs is serving a 50-month prison term after his 2024 racketeering trial convicted him of two prostitution crimes.

History

Historical Context

Bill Clinton signed the Violence Against Women Act on September 13 1994, allocating $1.6 billion and creating the DOJ’s Office on Violence Against Women. After the 2000 United States v. Morrison decision narrowed its civil-remedy power, the law has been repeatedly reauthorized. Today, New York Attorney General Letitia James cites that precedent in a claim against Sean “Diddy” Combs.

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Story summary

Judge Katherine Polk Failla dismissed all 18 causes of action, saying most were barred by statute of limitations.
Attorney Arick Fudali said Richard will pursue a gender-motivated violence claim in New York court.
Richard alleges Sean “Diddy” Combs forced her to strip, groped her, locked her in a car and threatened her.
Combs is serving a 50-month prison term after his 2024 racketeering trial convicted him of two prostitution crimes.

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