A judge has ruled that Sean “Diddy” Combs can proceed with his defamation lawsuit against NewsNation, rejecting a bid to dismiss the case. The suit centers on the cable network’s reporting that drug-laced baby oil was among items seized during raids tied to the mogul’s ongoing legal troubles.
The ruling allows discovery and further litigation to move forward, keeping Combs’ legal battle with the outlet active alongside his other pending cases. NewsNation has not indicated whether it will appeal the decision.
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