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Diddy Gets Rare Win In New York Court Against Accuser

By Jacob VanGundy
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With over a hundred suits against Sean “Diddy” Combs on top of serious criminal charges, the rapper has experienced several legal setbacks since his home was raided earlier this year, but he’s received a small win in one lawsuit. A judge has ruled that one accuser must publicly reveal her name in connection with the legal battle, or her case will be dropped. The ruling could lead to one less legal challenge for the music magnate.
Jane Doe Must Reveal Her Identity
In the wake of Diddy’s arrest, many victims came forward with lawsuits against the rapper, accusing him of various sex crimes. Many of these accusers have remained anonymous, many filing their suits under the common pseudonym “Jane Doe.” It was one of these Jane Doe accusers who was told she would have to file under her legal name or have her case dismissed.
Despite her anonymous status, some details are known about the woman who filed the Diddy lawsuit. She has accused the rapper of raping her when she was a college freshman in 2004. According to her filing, he threatened physical violence against her if she didn’t comply with his demands.
The Jane Doe is represented by Tony Buzbee, a Texas attorney who claims he has 120 clients involved in the upcoming Diddy lawsuits. Many of the anonymous accusers involved in the large legal battle are Buzbee’s clients. It’s assumed that at least some of these anonymous clients will drop their suits if they’re required to come forward publicly.
Reason For The Ruling

The Diddy lawsuit ruling came from New York Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil. Despite the sensitive nature of the legal case, she claims that the woman failed to prove legal entitlement to anonymity. The judge cited the celebrity nature of the accused and the 20-year delay in filing a suit as reasons not to allow the woman to remain anonymous.
While Diddy won a small victory in one of the lawsuits against him, the rapper’s legal position still seems overwhelmingly negative. With Tony Buzbee’s plan to file over a hundred suits against him, in addition to the cases filed by other attorneys, his legal team will have to juggle numerous cases. Any chance to have one of those cases dismissed is a huge win for that team, giving them one less case to worry about.
Diddy’s Charges
Of course, the biggest upcoming legal battle for Diddy isn’t the numerous lawsuits, it’s the very serious criminal charges he’s facing. The rapper has been accused of human trafficking, running a racketeering conspiracy, and transporting prostitutes across state lines. Two of those charges carry the potential for life in prison, and if convicted on all three charges, he would serve a minimum of 25 years in prison.
The anonymous woman was given until November 13 to file her charges with her legal name, so those following the story should expect news on that front soon. The ruling is one of the few wins for Diddy in his current lawsuit saga, but the case hasn’t been dropped yet. Even if November 13 passes without a new filing, Buzbee has promised more filings are coming, not to mention the criminal case against Combs.
Source: TMZ
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Best Mothers Day gifts: Show mom some love

Mother figures are the backbone of the world. Yours may be your biological mother, or maybe she’s your mother-in-law, your best friend’s mom, or simply someone whose motherly instinct has helped you through hard times.
Moms teach you the adulting necessities, give advice even if the problem is your fault, and above all, they put up with your shit and (almost) never complain.
The game plan here isn’t just to snag the last bouquet at CVS just so you’re not the kid who forgot Mother’s Day (but definitely also get flowers). And you don’t even need to spend a lot of money. (Peep our list of Mother’s Day gifts that cost less than $50. Want even more cheap gift ideas?
Skip the generic mugs and show your appreciation with a gift picked just for her: Whether it’s something to make a part of her life easier, something she’s mentioned wanting in passing, or simply something to make her feel like a damn queen, you can’t put a price on everything she’s done for you, but heartfelt gifts certainly help.
After all, they say “No matter how hard you try, you always end up like your mother.” But is that even a bad thing?
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Ban subscriptions and get Microsoft Office 2024 for life for just £121

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Wordle today: Answer, hints for May 9, 2025

Oh hey there! If you’re here, it must be time for Wordle. As always, we’re serving up our daily hints and tips to help you figure out today’s answer.
If you just want to be told today’s word, you can jump to the bottom of this article for today’s Wordle solution revealed. But if you’d rather solve it yourself, keep reading for some clues, tips, and strategies to assist you.
Where did Wordle come from?
Originally created by engineer Josh Wardle as a gift for his partner, Wordle rapidly spread to become an international phenomenon, with thousands of people around the globe playing every day. Alternate Wordle versions created by fans also sprang up, including battle royale Squabble, music identification game Heardle, and variations like Dordle and Quordle that make you guess multiple words at once.
Wordle eventually became so popular that it was purchased by the New York Times, and TikTok creators even livestream themselves playing.
What’s the best Wordle starting word?
The best Wordle starting word is the one that speaks to you. But if you prefer to be strategic in your approach, we have a few ideas to help you pick a word that might help you find the solution faster. One tip is to select a word that includes at least two different vowels, plus some common consonants like S, T, R, or N.
What happened to the Wordle archive?
The entire archive of past Wordle puzzles was originally available for anyone to enjoy whenever they felt like it, but it was later taken down, with the website’s creator stating it was done at the request of the New York Times. However, the New York Times then rolled out its own Wordle Archive, available only to NYT Games subscribers.
Is Wordle getting harder?
It might feel like Wordle is getting harder, but it actually isn’t any more difficult than when it first began. You can turn on Wordle‘s Hard Mode if you’re after more of a challenge, though.
Here’s a subtle hint for today’s Wordle answer:
Gibberish.
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Does today’s Wordle answer have a double letter?
There are no recurring letters.
Today’s Wordle is a 5-letter word that starts with…
Today’s Wordle starts with the letter T.
The Wordle answer today is…
Get your last guesses in now, because it’s your final chance to solve today’s Wordle before we reveal the solution.
Drumroll please!
The solution to today’s Wordle is…
TRIPE.
Don’t feel down if you didn’t manage to guess it this time. There will be a new Wordle for you to stretch your brain with tomorrow, and we’ll be back again to guide you with more helpful hints.
Are you also playing NYT Strands? See hints and answers for today’s Strands.
Reporting by Chance Townsend, Caitlin Welsh, Sam Haysom, Amanda Yeo, Shannon Connellan, Cecily Mauran, Mike Pearl, and Adam Rosenberg contributed to this article.
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