TSR STAFF: Lawrencia G!
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#TSRUpdatez: A New York judge has partially granted and partially denied a motion in the case against
#Diddy, dismissing five of the nine claims brought by music producer Rodney
#LilRod Jones.
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The court dismissed several claims, including RICO, negligent and intentional infliction of emotional distress, and breach of contract, as well as a Trafficking Victims Protection Act (TVPA) claim against Combs Global, criticizing the plaintiff’s arguments and counsel’s conduct.
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The judge also warned Jones’s attorney, Tyrone Blackburn, about filings containing inaccurate legal statements, accusations, and personal attacks, cautioning that further misconduct could lead to sanctions or disciplinary action.
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While some claims were allowed to proceed, the court emphasized that they only need to meet the “plausible, not pro...