Diddy has filed a motion to dismiss Rodney Jones’ lawsuit, alleging that Jones is attempting to pressure Puff into a settlement.
Diddy Files Motion to Dismiss Lawsuit
Recently, XXL obtained a motion filed by Diddy’s legal team in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. The motion argues that Jones’ lawsuit, which was amended to include accusations of sex trafficking and involvement in a “RICO enterprise,” is simply a “run-of-the-mill commercial disagreement” that Jones is trying to sensationalize as a “salacious RICO conspiracy.”
The motion criticizes the lawsuit for being nearly 100 pages long, filled with tall tales, celebrity namedrops, and irrelevant images. Despite the dramatic language, Jones fails to present any viable claims against Diddy or his associates.
Regarding the sex trafficking allegations, Diddy’s team refutes Jones’ claim that he was a victim of any commercial sex act. The motion also argues that there are no allegations linking Combs Global to any alleged commercial sex acts involving Jones.
In his original lawsuit from February, Jones accused Diddy of sexual harassment, drugging, and threats during their work on The Love Album: Off the Grid. Diddy’s legal team dismisses Jones’ allegations as vague and notes that Jones cannot recall specific instances of harassment.
Diddy’s lawyer, Erica Wolff, stated, “Mr. Jones’s lawsuit is pure fiction. There was no RICO conspiracy, and Mr. Jones was not threatened, groomed, assaulted, or trafficked. We aim to prove in court that all of Mr. Jones’s claims are baseless and should be dismissed.”
Jones is seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages. In response, Jones’ lawyer, Tyrone Blackburn, criticized Diddy’s legal team, calling their actions a “billing exercise” and questioning Diddy’s lack of response to the allegations.
Rodney Jones Alleges Abuse and Unpaid Work by Diddy
In his lawsuit, Jones accuses Diddy of widespread abuse during his time living at Puff’s house while working on The Love Album. Jones claims to have witnessed and recorded illegal activities involving Diddy, his staff, and guests.
The lawsuit also mentions Nicki Minaj as the girlfriend of a Philadelphia rapper that Diddy claimed to have had relations with. Jones further alleges that he saw the same rapper with underage girls on Diddy’s yacht.
These legal battles add to the ongoing challenges Diddy faces due to allegations of violent and illegal behavior.
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FAQs
Q: What is Diddy’s response to the lawsuit?
A: Diddy has filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, claiming it is a commercial disagreement exaggerated by Jones.
Q: What are the main allegations in Jones’ lawsuit?
A: Jones accuses Diddy of sexual harassment, drugging, threats, and involvement in illegal activities.
Q: What is the next step in the legal process?
A: Jones is seeking a jury trial and unspecified damages, while Diddy aims to have the lawsuit dismissed.
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