A federal judge has ordered the anonymous accuser in a sexual assault lawsuit against P Diddy (Sean Combs) to reveal their identity by November 13, 2023, or face case dismissal. The lawsuit alleges a 2004 sexual assault in New York City when the accuser was 19 years old.

Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil ruled that while privacy concerns are valid, they don't outweigh the need for transparency in legal proceedings against public figures. The judge emphasized that P Diddy has the right to fully investigate the claims, which requires knowing the accuser's identity.

The plaintiff's attorneys argued for maintaining anonymity due to potential retaliation concerns, but the judge found no evidence of recent threats. The court determined that the risk of public embarrassment alone isn't sufficient justification for anonymity in high-profile cases.

This case is part of multiple legal challenges facing P Diddy, including investigations into sex trafficking and racketeering allegations. Combs' representatives deny all allegations, stating they lack credibility and vowing to challenge each lawsuit.

The ruling could impact similar celebrity lawsuits and set a precedent for plaintiff transparency in high-profile cases. If the accuser fails to meet the November 13 deadline, the case will likely be dismissed, potentially affecting other anonymous cases against Combs.

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