In a recent development, lawyers representing Diddy have filed a motion seeking to partially dismiss the sexual assault lawsuit brought against the Bad Boy Entertainment mogul by Joi Dickerson-Neal. The motion argues that Diddy cannot be sued for alleged violations of laws that were not in place at the time of the incident.

According to the motion, filed on Friday (April 26), certain statutes mentioned in Dickerson-Neal's lawsuit, including those pertaining to revenge porn and human trafficking, were not in existence back in 1991 when the alleged attack occurred. Dickerson-Neal accuses Diddy of drugging and raping her during the early '90s, while also claiming that he filmed the act.

Diddy's spokesperson denied the allegations through a statement, stating that Dickerson-Neal's lawsuit is a last-minute attempt to exploit the recently enacted New York State's Adult Survivors Act. The statement further alleges that Dickerson-Neal's story is fabricated and lacks credibility, asserting that Diddy never assaulted her and implicates companies that did not exist at the time. The spokesperson further characterizes the lawsuit as a purely financial motive.

This is not the first time Diddy has faced such allegations. Earlier this year, a producer named Rodney "Lil Rod" Jones accused the music mogul of sexual harassment, as well as drugging and threatening him over the course of a year. It is unclear how these previous allegations may inform the current lawsuit filed by Dickerson-Neal.

The motion seeking the partial dismissal of the sexual assault lawsuit amplifies ongoing legal battles surrounding Diddy and highlights his legal team's argument that he cannot be held accountable for breaking laws that were not in existence at the time of the alleged incident. The court will ultimately decide whether this motion will be granted or if the lawsuit will proceed in its entirety.

As the legal proceedings rapidly evolve, it remains to be seen how this lawsuit will impact Diddy's reputation and career in the music industry, as well as the broader conversation surrounding sexual assault and accountability.