Janice Smalls Combs, mother of Sean “Diddy” Combs , just dodged a major legal bullet . A federal judge in California has tossed the $33,000,000 lawsuit filed against her, giving the Combs family a little breathing room ahead of Diddy’s sentencing.

The suit originated from Deon Best, also known as “D1,” who claimed that Ms. Combs violated the RICO Act and leveled a series of state law allegations that also brought Diddy into the mix. Best, who runs Finish Line Entertainment and Dee Mac Music, sought damages over alleged disputes tied to his business dealings.

However, on Friday (Sept. 19), Judge Percy Anderson ruled in the 84-year-old’s favor. The federal RICO claims were dismissed with prejudice, meaning Best cannot refile in federal court. The state law claims, however, were dismi

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