Sean “Diddy” Combs has scored a major legal victory in one of the many lawsuits against him. A judge dismissed most of the claims filed by music producer Rodney “Lil Rod” Jones in a sexual assault case.

According to court documents obtained by TMZ, the judge threw out five of the nine claims against Diddy. These included allegations of emotional distress, breach of contract, and violations under the RICO Act. The judge also dismissed a claim against Diddy’s company, Combs Global, related to the Trafficking Victims Protection Act.

Despite this, the lawsuit is still ongoing. However, the case now appears to be on shaky ground. The judge even criticized Jones’ lawyer, Tyrone A. Blackburn, for submitting poorly prepared legal filings. He also noted that Blackburn seemed to ignore the fact that Diddy, like anyone else, is presumed innocent until proven guilty.

Jones first sued Diddy in February 2024, accusing him of inappropriate behavior and a possible drug-related assault. This lawsuit was filed just weeks before federal agents raided two of Diddy’s homes as part of a sex trafficking investigation.

Diddy has strongly denied all allegations against him, including those in this lawsuit and the federal investigation. His legal team has also questioned Jones’ credibility by pointing to his past legal troubles.

Records show that Jones was convicted of reckless homicide in 2003 after a car accident that killed his cousin. He also faced multiple assault charges in 2006, 2009, and 2014, but those cases were dismissed. His lawyer defended him by stating that a charge does not equal a conviction.

Jones’ legal team insists that his past should not affect the current case. However, with several claims already dismissed, it remains uncertain how much of his lawsuit will stand in court.