Judge Orders Diplo's Revenge Porn Accuser to Reveal Identity, Ending Anonymous Status
A Los Angeles federal judge has ruled that the woman accusing Diplo of revenge porn must reveal her identity to proceed with her civil lawsuit. The accuser, who filed as Jane Doe in June, alleges that the DJ (Thomas Wesley Pentz) filmed their sexual encounters and shared them on Snapchat without consent.
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Judge Mónica Ramírez Almadani acknowledged the sensitive nature of the allegations but stated that the accuser failed to demonstrate a legal need for anonymity. The ruling emphasized that public interest in open judicial proceedings outweighs the request for anonymity in this case.
The accuser's attorneys, Margaret Mabie and Helene Weiss, expressed disappointment with the decision, highlighting concerns about power imbalances and the permanent digital footprint such proceedings create for survivors. They noted that such rulings are becoming increasingly common in celebrity abuse cases.
Diplo's legal team welcomed the decision, having argued that the DJ cannot properly defend himself without knowing his accuser's identity. The DJ continues to strongly deny all allegations in the lawsuit.
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