Diddy is looking to reveal the identity of a woman accusing him, Harve Pierre, and a third unidentified man of sexual assault in 2003 at the music mogul’s recording studio, Daddy’s House.
The accuser, known as Jane Doe, alleges that at 17, she met Pierre in Michigan, where he coerced her into oral sex while he was smoking crack. Pierre then called Diddy, arranged a private jet, and flew her to his New York studio, where the alleged sexual assault occurred.
Sources tell AllHipHop that the woman accusing Diddy and Pierre of sexual assault has chosen to remain anonymous. However, Diddy and Pierre have signaled their intent to reveal her identity.
“On December 9, 2023, counsel for [Diddy and Harve Pierre] indicated that they do not consent to [Jane Doe’s] motion to proceed anonymously,” explained Jane Doe’s lawyer, Douglas H. Wigdor.
He noted that the accuser’s identity had been disclosed to Diddy and Pierre’s counsel, and both already knew her name.
Jane Doe wishes to proceed under a pseudonym due to concerns for her safety and to prevent additional trauma, given Diddy’s popularity.
“Because of the high-profile nature of the Defendants, compounded with the fact that [Jane Doe] was only seventeen years old at the time of the sexual assault alleged in the Complaint, she should be permitted to proceed under a pseudonym and pursue her claims with anonymity,” Wigdor added. “The media attention of this action would undoubtedly create a chilling effect on future plaintiffs in similar circumstances should Ms. Doe be forced to disclose her identity.
“[Jane Doe] has experienced significant trauma as a result of Defendants’ sexual assault and rape and would certainly experience significant harm if she is forced to reveal her identity to the public.”
Wigdor has filed a motion requesting permission from Hon. Jessica GL Clarke for Jane Doe to proceed anonymously, a common practice in high-profile cases.
Recently, a judge handling another sexual assault claim against Pierre and Bad Boy Entertainment allowed a different woman to proceed using the alias “Jane Doe.”
The ruling on anonymity for the fourth alleged victim is still pending.
In recent weeks, Diddy has denied all sexual assault allegations made against him.
