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Sean Combs Wins Dismissal of Civil Racketeering Claims in Lil Rod’s Lawsuit


Sean Combs won dismissal of the civil RICO claims in Lil Rod's lawsuit, but related trafficking and sexual assault claims can proceed, a judge ruled

Still, much of Jones’ sprawling lawsuit survived the dismissal motion brought by Combs, his company, and his chief of staff, Kristina Khorram, meaning the case will now move ahead in a slimmed-down form. In a 31-page opinion issued Monday, U.S. District Judge J. Paul Oetken said Jones fell short of showing a required injury to his “business or property” caused by a violation of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). “No matter how many lawsuits are filed, it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex-trafficked anyone — man or woman, adult or minor,” the lawyers recently told Rolling Stone.

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