1
: a party to legal proceedings whose true name is unknown
2
: an average man
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to John Doe the most important issues in any election are usually those that affect his wallet
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In the most recent filing, he is accused of demanding fellatio from a John Doe photographer/production assistant about two years ago in exchange for a career jolt.
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
The dismissal comes in the wake of last week’s ruling that a Jane and John Doe must also reveal their identities in separate suits by April 10 to proceed.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
The unnamed man then allegedly began speaking with the Bad Boy Records founder, which led the superstar to invite John Doe back to his trailer.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That phone call took place a year after the alleged ringleader of the conspiracy, referred to in the lawsuit as John Doe 101, and another associate, John Doe 102 had reached large settlements with the archdiocese based on their false accusations against McCormack.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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Dominic Patten, Deadline, 31 Mar. 2025
The dismissal comes in the wake of last week’s ruling that a Jane and John Doe must also reveal their identities in separate suits by April 10 to proceed.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 31 Mar. 2025
The unnamed man then allegedly began speaking with the Bad Boy Records founder, which led the superstar to invite John Doe back to his trailer.
—Marc Griffin, VIBE.com, 31 Mar. 2025
That phone call took place a year after the alleged ringleader of the conspiracy, referred to in the lawsuit as John Doe 101, and another associate, John Doe 102 had reached large settlements with the archdiocese based on their false accusations against McCormack.
—Jason Meisner, Chicago Tribune, 25 Mar. 2025
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“John Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/John%20Doe. Accessed 8 Apr. 2025.
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John Doe
noun
: a person in legal proceedings whose true name is unknown or withheld
Legal Definition
John Doe
noun
: a party to legal proceedings (as a suspect) whose true name is unknown or withheld compare jane roe, richard roe
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