as in Joe Blow
an average or ordinary man
to John Doe the most important issues in any election are usually those that affect his wallet
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Advertisement The student, who is a minor, is named as John Doe in court documents.
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Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The man, identified as John Doe in a lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday, is also suing the rap mogul and his company Yeezy, LLC, for infliction of emotional distress, numerous labor code violations and retaliation, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
An attorney for John Doe did not respond to CNN’s request for comment.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
The John Doe is currently awaiting a default judgment.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
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Ben Poston, Los Angeles Times, 18 Oct. 2024
The man, identified as John Doe in a lawsuit filed in the Los Angeles County Superior Court on Thursday, is also suing the rap mogul and his company Yeezy, LLC, for infliction of emotional distress, numerous labor code violations and retaliation, according to court documents obtained by USA TODAY.
—Jay Stahl, USA TODAY, 11 Oct. 2024
An attorney for John Doe did not respond to CNN’s request for comment.
—Elizabeth Wagmeister, CNN, 3 Oct. 2024
The John Doe is currently awaiting a default judgment.
—Andre Gee, Rolling Stone, 30 Aug. 2024
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“John Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/John%20Doe. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.
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