: a woman who is a party to legal proceedings and whose true name is unknown or withheld
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The allegations came to light in May 2019, when Jane Doe 1’s relative discovered a note in her purse from Chavez Jr.
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
On Thursday, Torres ruled that Jane Doe can remain anonymous, but reserved the right to revisit the decision at a future date.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety Jane Doe, who filed her original lawsuit against Combs in October, and re-filed it with Carter’s name in early December, will remain anonymous at this early stage of the litigation.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Despite her inconsistencies, the Jane Doe remains adamant in her claim.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 27 Dec. 2024
On Thursday, Torres ruled that Jane Doe can remain anonymous, but reserved the right to revisit the decision at a future date.
—Janelle Ash, Fox News, 27 Dec. 2024
Popular on Variety Jane Doe, who filed her original lawsuit against Combs in October, and re-filed it with Carter’s name in early December, will remain anonymous at this early stage of the litigation.
—Thania Garcia, Variety, 27 Dec. 2024
Despite her inconsistencies, the Jane Doe remains adamant in her claim.
—Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 27 Dec. 2024
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“Jane Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jane%20Doe. Accessed 3 Jan. 2025.
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Jane Doe
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: a woman who is a party to legal proceedings and whose true name is unknown or withheld
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