Without a present intent to bring a lawsuit, the litigation privilege will fail.
Rolling Stonepreviously obtained a portion of the alleged doorstep discussionwith the Jane Doe.
He then asked Carters lawyers point-blank who hired the investigators.
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Carter says the letter amounted to extortion.
In his oral argument, Buzbees lawyer Samuel Moniz said he disagreed with the courts analysis.
Theres direct evidence from multiple people who say [Jane Doe] authorized this.
Theres direct evidence she was referred to this firm to pursue claims against Carter.
Judge Epstein told Muniz, I take your point on this and will give it some additional thought.
Carter immediately and vehemently denied Does allegations and confirmed he was the John Doe who filed the extortion lawsuit.
If convicted, he faces 15 years to life in prison.
His criminal trial is set to begin May 5 in New York.
Combs has been sued by dozens of plaintiffs alleging sexual misconduct.
The music mogul, 55, denies any wrongdoing.
