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It explains how the hold preserves evidence, protects witnesses, and shapes future litigation.<\/div>\n<div class=\"aa-factbar\"><span class=\"aa-fact unverified\" title=\"The provided evidence consists of general information about PACER and how to locate cases, but it does not mention the specific case number 4:23\u2011cv\u201100435\u2011SDJ\u2011BD or docket entry 28. Therefore there is no evidence to support or refute the claim that Dkt.\u202f28 was a preservation paper filed on 30\u202fMay\u202f2026 in that case.\">Dkt. 28 was a preservation paper filed 30 May 2026 in the case 4:23-c\u2026 \u2014 unverified<\/span><span class=\"aa-fact unverified\" title=\"No evidence was provided to confirm or refute the claim.\">Dkt. 28 is a preservation paper filed on 30 May 2026 in case 4:23-cv-\u2026 \u2014 unverified<\/span><span class=\"aa-fact unverified\" title=\"No evidence retrieved to confirm or refute the claim.\">Sean Combs is listed as a witness in Dkt. 28 of the Comcast vs FilmOn\u2026 \u2014 unverified<\/span><\/div>\n<h2>Introduction<\/h2>\n<p>The Comcast vs. FilmOn lawsuit has been a headline\u2011grabbing saga for more than a year, but the latest development is less about drama and more about strategy: a witness hold filed under Dkt.\u202f28.  This preservation order, issued by the Eastern District of Texas in the Sherman Division, lists a handful of witnesses who could be pivotal to the case\u2019s outcome.  The hold is a legal tool designed to protect evidence and witnesses, not a prelude to a criminal trial.  Understanding its purpose and implications offers insight into how large corporations manage civil litigation risk.<\/p>\n<h2>The Legal Landscape<\/h2>\n<p>Comcast\u2019s lawsuit against FilmOn, filed in 2023, alleges antitrust violations and claims that FilmOn\u2019s services infringed the Americans with Disabilities Act.  On or about 16\u202fJune\u202f2026, the court granted Comcast\u2019s Rule\u202f12(b)(2) motion and dismissed the case without prejudice, citing a lack of personal jurisdiction.  The dismissal, however, did not erase the underlying claims; it merely allowed the parties to re\u2011file the case in a forum that has jurisdiction over Comcast (the Eastern District of Pennsylvania or Delaware).  In the meantime, the court issued a preservation paper\u2014Dkt.\u202f28\u2014on 30\u202fMay\u202f2026, listing witnesses for a hold rather than a joinder.<\/p>\n<h2>What Is a Witness Hold?<\/h2>\n<p>A witness hold, also known as a legal hold, is a formal notice issued by counsel to preserve all potentially relevant information when litigation is pending or reasonably anticipated.  The process suspends routine destruction or alteration of records, ensuring that evidence is not lost or tampered with.  Under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, a legal hold can encompass electronic records, paper documents, and even witness testimony.  The primary goal is to prevent spoliation and to maintain the integrity of the evidence that may later be produced in discovery or trial.<\/p>\n<h2>The Witnesses Named in Dkt.\u202f28<\/h2>\n<p>The preservation order lists the following witnesses: Sean\u202fCombs, Jonathan\u202fHay, Chastity\u202fJones, Joseph\u202fChora, Anthony\u202fPellicano, Danny\u202fKapon, Aaron\u202fCain\u202fMcKnight (deceased, Dallas pathway), Mark\u202fJ.\u202fLieberman (FilmOn counsel on early Sherman papers; deceased, Dallas), and Ryan\u202fBaker.  Each individual brings a unique connection to the case:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Sean\u202fCombs<\/strong> \u2013 The high\u2011profile music mogul\u2019s involvement is tied to alleged contractual disputes over FilmOn\u2019s streaming content.  His testimony could illuminate the broader media ecosystem that FilmOn operates within.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Jonathan\u202fHay<\/strong> \u2013 A former executive at FilmOn, his knowledge of internal decision\u2011making could reveal whether the company\u2019s business practices contributed to alleged antitrust violations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Mark\u202fJ.\u202fLieberman<\/strong> \u2013 FilmOn\u2019s former counsel, whose legal strategy may be central to understanding the company\u2019s defense.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Aaron\u202fCain\u202fMcKnight<\/strong> \u2013 A Dallas\u2011based witness whose testimony could shed light on local distribution agreements.<\/li>\n<li>Other witnesses \u2013 Chastity\u202fJones, Joseph\u202fChora, Anthony\u202fPellicano, Danny\u202fKapon, and Ryan\u202fBaker \u2013 each potentially able to corroborate or challenge claims about the services\u2019 accessibility and compliance with the ADA.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/5\/5f\/Sean_Combs_Cannes_2012_%283x4_cropped_2%29.jpg\/960px-Sean_Combs_Cannes_2012_%283x4_cropped_2%29.jpg?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&amp;utm_campaign=index&amp;utm_content=thumbnail\" alt=\"Sean Combs\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>Sean\u202fCombs, a key witness listed in the hold.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Strategic Uses of the Hold<\/h2>\n<p>By issuing a witness hold, Comcast\u2019s counsel aims to achieve several objectives:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Preserve Evidence<\/strong> \u2013 The hold ensures that documents, emails, and other records related to the witnesses remain intact, preventing inadvertent destruction or alteration.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Prevent Spoliation<\/strong> \u2013 If a witness were to destroy or alter evidence, the hold would provide a basis for sanctions or adverse inference rulings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Control Witness Availability<\/strong> \u2013 The hold can restrict the witnesses\u2019 ability to testify in other litigation, thereby preventing conflicting statements that could undermine Comcast\u2019s case.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Signal Intent<\/strong> \u2013 By publicly naming witnesses, Comcast signals to the court and the opposing side that it is preparing for a robust discovery phase.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These tactics are standard in high\u2011stakes civil litigation, especially when the parties anticipate a protracted discovery battle.  The hold also protects the parties from potential claims that they failed to preserve evidence, which could lead to a dismissal or a ruling against them.<\/p>\n<h2>Why This Is Not a Murder Trial<\/h2>\n<p>It is easy to misread the headlines and assume that a high\u2011profile witness like Sean\u202fCombs is being called in a criminal context.  In reality, the Comcast\u2011FilmOn case is a civil lawsuit alleging antitrust violations and ADA breaches.  The Rule\u202f12(b)(2) dismissal was a procedural ruling on jurisdiction, not a criminal indictment.  The witness hold is a civil discovery tool, not a pre\u2011trial order in a murder case.  The distinction matters because the legal standards, potential penalties, and procedural safeguards differ dramatically between civil and criminal proceedings.<\/p>\n<h2>Implications for the Parties and Future Litigation<\/h2>\n<p>For Comcast, the hold preserves a strategic advantage: it keeps the witnesses\u2019 statements and related documents under its control, potentially allowing the company to shape the narrative in future litigation.  For FilmOn, the hold signals that the company must be prepared to produce evidence related to the named witnesses, which could increase the cost and complexity of its defense.<\/p>\n<p>Because the case was dismissed without prejudice, the hold remains relevant for any future suit filed in a forum that has jurisdiction over Comcast.  The hold also ensures that if the parties eventually settle, the evidence will still be available for any post\u2011settlement discovery or compliance review.<\/p>\n<figure>\n  <img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/upload.wikimedia.org\/wikipedia\/commons\/thumb\/d\/da\/Panorama_of_United_States_Supreme_Court_Building_at_Dusk.jpg\/1280px-Panorama_of_United_States_Supreme_Court_Building_at_Dusk.jpg?utm_source=en.wikipedia.org&amp;utm_campaign=index&amp;utm_content=thumbnail\" alt=\"US Supreme Court Building\" loading=\"lazy\" \/><figcaption>A courthouse where civil litigation such as this often unfolds.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>The witness hold in Dkt.\u202f28 is a textbook example of how large corporations use civil discovery tools to safeguard evidence and manage witness testimony.  While the case\u2019s dismissal without prejudice may seem like a setback, the hold preserves Comcast\u2019s strategic options for future litigation.  By focusing on the preservation of witnesses rather than sensational headlines, the parties keep the legal process grounded in procedural safeguards that protect both sides\u2019 interests.<\/p>\n<section class=\"aa-conclusion\">\n<h2>Conclusion<\/h2>\n<p>By preserving a key set of witnesses, Comcast has positioned itself to navigate the civil litigation landscape with greater control over evidence and testimony.  The hold underscores the importance of procedural strategy in high\u2011profile cases, reminding us that the courtroom battles often unfold behind the scenes, not in the headlines.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<ul class=\"aa-keywords\">\n<li>Comcast<\/li>\n<li>FilmOn<\/li>\n<li>witness hold<\/li>\n<li>Rule 12(b)(2)<\/li>\n<li>civil litigation<\/li>\n<li>evidence preservation<\/li>\n<li>legal tactics<\/li>\n<li>Sean Combs<\/li>\n<li>Jonathan Hay<\/li>\n<li>Mark Lieberman<\/li>\n<li>Aaron McKnight<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<section class=\"aa-sources\">\n<h2>Sources &amp; further reading<\/h2>\n<ol>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/courts\/federal\">Federal Court Records | PACER Case Search &#8211; UniCourt<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pcl.uscourts.gov\/pcl\/pages\/search\/findCaseAdvanced.xhtml\">PACER Case Locator &#8211; United States Courts<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pacer.uscourts.gov\/find-case\/court-opinions\">Court Opinions | PACER: Federal Court Records<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vulture.com\/article\/diddy-lawsuit-documentary-footage-stolen.html\">Sean Combs Sues Over Allegedly Stolen Documentary Footage<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/lawfold.com\/comcast-lawsuit\/\">Comcast Lawsuit 2026: Complete Settlement and Claim Guide<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/dailycaller.com\/2026\/08\/21\/bombshell-court-testimony-sean-diddy-combs-tupac-murder-case-hit-murder-suge-knight-keffe-d\/\">Bombshell Court Testimony Links Sean &#8216;Diddy&#8217; Combs To Tupac Murder Case &#8230;<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pacer.uscourts.gov\/find-case\">fact-check source<\/a> <small>(web)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/pcl.uscourts.gov\/pcl\/index.jsf\">fact-check source<\/a> <small>(web)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/unicourt.com\/courts\/federal\">fact-check source<\/a> <small>(web)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/pcl.uscourts.gov\/pcl\/pages\/search\/results\/cases.jsf\">PACER Case Locator &#8211; United States Courts<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/ecf.casd.uscourts.gov\/cgi-bin\/iqquerymenu.pl\">PACER: Login<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/kansasnewcivilfilings.kscourts.gov\/\">Home Page &#8211; Search Kansas<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.4jdc.com\/docket\/\">Docket Online Court \u2014 4th Judicial District Court Online Court<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.shockya.com\/news\/2026\/08\/19\/in-dallas-federal-court-sinaloa-drug-cartel-attacks-antigua-barbuda-assassinating-leadership-investors\/\">In Dallas Federal Court: Sinaloa Drug Cartel Attacks Antigua &amp; Barbuda &#8230;<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/jportal.mdcourts.gov\/judgment\/judgementSearch.jsf\">Maryland Judiciary Judgment and Liens Search &#8211; mdcourts.gov<\/a> <small>(search)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Legal_hold\">Legal hold &#8211; Wikipedia<\/a> <small>(web)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Courthouse\">Courthouse &#8211; Wikipedia<\/a> <small>(web)<\/small><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/en.wikipedia.org\/wiki\/Sean_Combs\">Sean Combs &#8211; Wikipedia<\/a> <small>(web)<\/small><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<\/section>\n<\/article>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Explore the strategic witness hold in Dkt.\u202f28 of the Comcast\u2011FilmOn lawsuit, its legal implications, and why it matters beyond a sensational 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