A judge has dismissed five charges against Sean 'Diddy' Combs in a $30 million sexual assault lawsuit.
The accusations from former producer Rodney 'Lil Rod' Jones alleged racketeering, infliction of emotional distress and sexual assault, among other allegations.
In an order filed earlier today and reviewed by Variety, Judge J Paul Oetken granted and denied parts of Combs' motion to dismiss the case.
The judge dismissed the charges of racketeering; negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress; breach of contract; and a Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) claim.
The order also reprimanded Jones' attorney Tyrone Blackburn and described his conduct as "unsettling".
The judge did not dismiss the sexual assault and liability claims.
Jones initially filed his suit against Combs in New York in February 2024, stating that Combs made unwanted sexual advances and forced him to hire sex workers and engage in relations with them. He then refiled several amended complaints in the months that followed.
Jones made the allegations after producing six songs on Combs' Grammy-nominated The Love Album: Off the Grid.
He claims that Combs acquired, used and distributed ecstasy, cocaine and other illicit drugs; displayed illegal firearms; and laced alcoholic beverages provided to minors and sex workers at his various homes.
