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Jane Doe plaintiffs

Use of pseudonyms by plaintiffs to protect identity in court cases

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Jan 20, 2026

How do courts handle anonymous plaintiffs alleging historical sexual abuse, and what standards apply to evidence decades later?

Courts generally begin from a presumption of open proceedings and full party disclosure under Rule 10, but judges will permit plaintiffs to proceed under pseudonyms in sexual-abuse suits when a balanc...

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