Jay-Z Lawyer Says Jane Doe Accusing Rapper of Rape Must Reveal Her Identity or Drop Lawsuit

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As a seasoned gamer with a penchant for keeping up with the latest celebrity drama, I find myself entangled in this intriguing web of allegations and countersuits involving Jay-Z, Diddy, and Tony Buzbee. It’s like we’ve jumped from the virtual battlefields of Grand Theft Auto to the gritty streets of New York City!

In a court filing on Monday, a legal representative for Jay-Z contended that the individual accusing him of rape when she was 13 years old (in a case from Sunday) should disclose her real name, otherwise she risks dismissing the lawsuit entirely.

In the October-filed lawsuit, anonymously referred to as “Jane Doe,” a woman claimed that music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her at a party after the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards, when she was just 13 years old. The court documents were updated on Sunday to accuse Jay-Z (known as Shawn Carter) of being present and taking part in the alleged assault.

In a court filing in Manhattan, Jay-Z’s legal representative, Alex Spiro, stated on Monday that the individual referred to as Jane Doe hasn’t provided convincing evidence to warrant anonymity. He argued that her general claims about possible harm don’t meet the rigorous standards required.

“Mr. Carter should be informed about the individual who is falsely accusing him, seeking attention and publicity by making serious allegations against him, asking for a large sum of money, and damaging a reputation built over many years,” Spiro stated. It’s important to note that Mr. Carter has never been charged or involved in any form of sexual misconduct.

Apart from mentioning other accusations of sexual misconduct against Combs (who was refused bail for a third time while waiting for his trial on sex trafficking charges), Spiro referred to lawsuits brought by this woman’s legal representative, Tony Buzbee. However, these cases don’t qualify for confidential treatment, according to Spiro.

On Sunday, Jay-Z posted a statement on social media, stating that he had secretly taken legal action against Buzbee, alleging that the attorney attempted to extort him.

When Buzbee stated that he’d requested mediation to handle the issue, Jay-Z countered by suggesting that the implications of such allegations under public gaze would prompt him to negotiate a settlement. He further accused Buzbee of deceit and declared emphatically, “I will not give you a single penny, not even one red one!

Buzbee reiterated that his legal team had sent a demand letter on behalf of an alleged victim, but this person never asked for a single penny from him. He further stated that Carter has been attempting to intimidate and harass him, as well as the plaintiff. Buzbee vowed to present the facts in court instead of through the media.

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2024-12-10 00:55