In ruling against the anonymous lawsuit, Judge Mary Kay Vyskocil stated, 'Simply put, allegations of sexual assault, by themselves, are not sufficient to entitle a plaintiff to proceed under a pseudonym.' This ruling underscores the complexity of high-profile cases where anonymity is often sought by plaintiffs.
Judge Vyskocil highlighted the balance of interests at play: 'The Court appreciates that Combs is a public figure and, therefore, Plaintiff is likely to face public scrutiny if she proceeds in her own name. However, Plaintiff's interest in avoiding public scrutiny, or even embarrassment, does not outweigh the interests of both Combs and the public in the customary and constitutionally-embedded presumption of openness in judicial proceedings.'
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