Earlier this year, Ashley Parham filed a civil lawsuit alleging she was sexually assaulted in 2018 by Sean “Diddy” Combs, Odell Beckham Jr., and comedian Druski. The claims immediately drew widespread attention given the stature of those named. This week, court records confirmed the case was dismissed after a failure to prosecute. The ruling closes the matter for now. However, it does not address the substance of the allegations themselves.
The lawsuit, filed earlier this year, accused all three defendants, including Diddy, of serious misconduct. Allegations each has firmly denied. According to court filings, the plaintiffs were repeatedly warned that the case could be dismissed if deadlines and procedural requirements were not met. Those warnings ultimately proved decisive, ending the case involving Diddy without reaching the merits of the claims.
Crucially, the dismissal was issued without prejudice, leaving the door open for the plaintiffs to refile if they choose to pursue the matter again. In her order, U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin pointed to complications surrounding legal representation. “The obstacle to securing counsel does not seem to stem from Plaintiffs’ ability to seek representation but rather from lawyers’ willingness to take on this case,” Judge Lin wrote. The observation underscored the procedural nature of the court’s decision.
Responses From the Accused
Neither Diddy nor Beckham Jr. has publicly addressed the dismissal. Druski, however, issued a statement following the ruling, describing the lawsuit as “frivolous.” He said the outcome validated the evidence presented on his behalf.
“It was only a matter of time before this frivolous lawsuit against me was dismissed,” he said in a press release. “The evidence I provided overwhelmingly demonstrated my innocence. It established that I never met this individual and wasn’t even in the same state when the alleged incident took place.” Druski also acknowledged supporters and added, “I pray for actual victims of assault. We cannot allow these attempts for attention to hinder genuine survivors from coming forward and speaking out against their abusers. We hope that Diddy, myself, and others can continue to focus on true justice.”
Nonetheless, while the case has been dismissed, its without-prejudice status means further legal action remains possible. This could involve Diddy again.
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