Derrick Lee Cardell-Smith v. Sean John Combs; Sean John Combs Enterprises; Sean “Puff Daddy” Combs; P. Diddy; Puffy Brother Love; Fellow Convicted Felon Sean John Combs

Summary

The United States District Court for the Southern District of New York dismissed Derrick Lee Cardell-Smith’s action against Sean John Combs and related defendants for the reasons stated in a December 2, 2025 order. The court certified that any appeal would not be taken in good faith and denied in forma pauperis status for purposes of an appeal.

Holdings

1. The action is dismissed for the reasons stated in the court's December 2, 2025 order.
2. The court certified under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that any appeal from the judgment would not be taken in good faith and denied in forma pauperis status for purposes of an appeal.

Questions Presented

1. Whether the action should be dismissed for the reasons stated in the court's December 2, 2025 order.
2. Whether the court should certify under 28 U.S.C. § 1915(a)(3) that an appeal would not be taken in good faith and deny in forma pauperis status for purposes of an appeal.

Disposition

dismissed