Cowboys 4 Angels John Doe And His Motion To Remain Anonymous (6/20/25)

Beyond The Horizon

In this memorandum, the plaintiff, identified as John Doe, petitions the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York for permission to proceed under a pseudonym in his civil lawsuit against defendant Sean Combs. The plaintiff argues that revealing his identity publicly would expose him to significant harm, including threats to his safety, emotional distress, professional repercussions, and potential retaliation—particularly due to the sensitive nature of the allegations involved, which include sexual assault and other forms of abuse. He asserts that the privacy concerns outweigh any prejudice to the defendant, who already knows the plaintiff’s true identity and would not be hindered in preparing a defense.
The memorandum also references legal precedents supporting pseudonymous filings in cases involving deeply personal matters, especially those concerning sexual misconduct. The plaintiff’s counsel emphasizes that allowing the use of a pseudonym aligns with the court’s obligation to balance public interest against the plaintiff’s right to privacy and protection. Additionally, the motion argues that granting anonymity is in the public interest, as it encourages survivors of abuse to come forward without fear of public exposure or further trauma. The plaintiff respectfully requests that the court permit him to proceed under the pseudonym "John Doe" for the duration of the proceedings.
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