Judge Orders Diplo's Revenge Porn Accuser to Reveal Identity, Ending 'Jane Doe' Status
A Los Angeles federal judge has ruled that the woman accusing Diplo of revenge porn must reveal her identity to proceed with her civil lawsuit, despite her wishes to remain anonymous as Jane Doe.
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The lawsuit, filed in June, alleges that Diplo (Thomas Wesley Pentz) filmed their sexual encounters and shared them on Snapchat without consent. Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani determined that while the allegations are sensitive and personal, the accuser failed to demonstrate a legal necessity for anonymity.
The judge acknowledged potential public scrutiny but emphasized the importance of open judicial proceedings, stating that anonymous treatment should be reserved for high-risk situations. This case did not meet that threshold.
The accuser's attorneys, Margaret Mabie and Helene Weiss, expressed disappointment with the ruling, highlighting concerns about power imbalances and the permanent digital footprint such proceedings can create for survivors.
Diplo's legal team welcomed the decision, having argued that the DJ cannot properly defend himself against anonymous accusations. The artist continues to strongly deny all allegations in the lawsuit.
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