: a woman who is a party to legal proceedings and whose true name is unknown or withheld
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The third plaintiff, Jane Doe, came out as trans in 2021 and has been working as a teacher in Lee County Schools since the 2017-18 school year.
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Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Then, through familial DNA, officials were able to identify Jane Doe as 15-year-old Helen Renee Groomes, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
In documents obtained by PEOPLE, another Jane Doe, who has since revealed herself as Liza Gardner, alleged that Combs and singer-songwriter Aaron Hall took turns raping her and a friend in New York City more than 30 years ago.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, accused Combs of plying her with drugs and alcohol at his New York studio and then raping her along with two associates.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
The lawsuit doesn't name the seventh-grader, who is referred to as Jane Doe.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
But Boz Tchividjian, the attorney representing Jane Doe, and those involved with the advocate group don’t believe the investigation will be impartial.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Kenny and his pirate uniform come through with a shot of Chen and the Jane Doe, and outside the restaurant, Knight and Feng clock a man tailing them.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2024
Elizabeth Fegan, the attorney for the plaintiff (named as Jane Doe), also shared a statement about the decision with PEOPLE.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
Jo Yurcaba, NBC News, 10 Apr. 2024
Then, through familial DNA, officials were able to identify Jane Doe as 15-year-old Helen Renee Groomes, deputies said.
—Paloma Chavez, Kansas City Star, 2 Apr. 2024
In documents obtained by PEOPLE, another Jane Doe, who has since revealed herself as Liza Gardner, alleged that Combs and singer-songwriter Aaron Hall took turns raping her and a friend in New York City more than 30 years ago.
—Jack Irvin, Peoplemag, 28 Mar. 2024
The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe, accused Combs of plying her with drugs and alcohol at his New York studio and then raping her along with two associates.
—Jem Aswad, Variety, 26 Mar. 2024
The lawsuit doesn't name the seventh-grader, who is referred to as Jane Doe.
—Rory Linnane, Journal Sentinel, 26 Mar. 2024
But Boz Tchividjian, the attorney representing Jane Doe, and those involved with the advocate group don’t believe the investigation will be impartial.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 25 Mar. 2024
Kenny and his pirate uniform come through with a shot of Chen and the Jane Doe, and outside the restaurant, Knight and Feng clock a man tailing them.
—Sara Netzley, EW.com, 25 Mar. 2024
Elizabeth Fegan, the attorney for the plaintiff (named as Jane Doe), also shared a statement about the decision with PEOPLE.
—Sadie Bell, Peoplemag, 18 Mar. 2024
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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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