Damon Dash is facing the threat of arrest after repeatedly ignoring court-ordered discovery deadlines in a long-running legal fight with filmmaker Josh Webber over unpaid judgments and asset disclosures.
According to Allhiphop.com, a federal judge warned that if Dash and his company Poppington LLC fail to comply with discovery demands by May 9, 2025, the court will hold him in contempt and may issue a bench warrant to compel his appearance.
The warning comes as Dash’s legal team has moved to withdraw from the case, citing his refusal to cooperate and his stated intention to file for bankruptcy. They were granted permission to file a motion to withdraw, which must be submitted by May 16, with any opposition due by May 23.
Webber’s legal team has asked the court for permission to seize Dash’s personal property, including his film rights—such as the cult classic “State Property”—and other business assets.
The judge reportedly ruled that request premature until ownership and turnover proceedings are resolved.
Dash has not yet filed for bankruptcy and no new attorney has stepped in to represent him.
He has 30 days from his legal team’s withdrawal to secure new counsel and formally initiate bankruptcy proceedings.