Diddy's defamation suit dismissed

The documentary, 'Diddy: The Making of a Bad Boy,' aired on the Peacock streaming service last year.

The judge ruled that the film's content was protected under free speech laws and that Combs failed to meet the legal threshold for defamation.

Combs is currently incarcerated while awaiting trial on unrelated criminal charges.

The legal loss marks another setback for the former entertainment executive as his public image continues to face intense scrutiny.