Comedian Druski Cleared in 2018 Diddy Assault Lawsuit as Judge Threatens Sanctions

Comedian Druski has won a significant legal victory in a high-profile sexual assault lawsuit connected to Sean “Diddy” Combs, with a federal judge questioning why he remains a defendant despite overwhelming evidence proving his innocence. The lawsuit, filed by Ashley Parham, accuses Diddy and others of gang-raping her at a 2018 party in Orinda, California, and alleges Druski covered her in baby oil and used her body as a 'slip and slide.' Druski’s legal team submitted phone and bank records showing he was in Georgia on the night of the alleged assault, not California, and he has denied any involvement, stating he was not in the entertainment industry or acquainted with the other defendants at that time. U.S. District Judge Rita F. Lin has reprimanded Parham’s attorneys for refusing to drop Druski despite clear evidence and has given them a deadline to justify their actions or risk sanctions, including possible dismissal of claims against Druski and an order to pay his legal fees. The case also involves NFL star Odell Beckham Jr., who denies involvement, and Diddy has separately escalated a $100 million defamation lawsuit against attorney Ariel Mitchell and NewsNation’s parent company. The judge’s firm stance highlights concerns over legal ethics and the consequences of pursuing claims without reasonable basis.