A woman who previously sued Sean “Diddy” Combs, alleging she was raped at an awards show after-party in 2000 when she was 13, amended her lawsuit on Sunday. The amendment includes a new allegation that Jay-Z was also at the party. She claims that Jay-Z participated in the sexual assault.
Jay-Z Denies Allegations and Calls Lawsuit Extortion
Jay-Z has strongly denied the sexual assault allegations made against him in a lawsuit refiled in late 2023. The accusations were initially brought by a woman identified as “Jane Doe.” She claims that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted her during a 2000 MTV VMAs after-party. The lawsuit was refiled by attorney Tony Buzbee. It adds new allegations to a series of accusations against Diddy and now implicates Jay-Z in the incident.
Legal Defense and Allegations of Blackmail
In response to these claims, Jay-Z’s legal team issued a firm denial. They condemned the allegations as false and part of a broader extortion scheme. The rapper’s lawyer emphasized that these claims were part of an effort to blackmail Jay-Z. Buzbee allegedly threatened to make the lawsuit public unless the rapper agreed to a private settlement. Jay-Z’s legal team also accused Buzbee of trying to extract money from the rapper through an “utterly frivolous” claim. They further asserted that if the allegations were true, criminal charges should have been filed instead of a civil suit.
Court Action: Requiring Accuser to Reveal Identity
In a significant legal move, Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, filed court paperwork on Monday. He asked a judge to require the accuser, identified only as “Jane Doe,” to reveal her identity if she wishes to continue with the lawsuit. Spiro argued that the lawsuit should not be allowed to proceed under an anonymous name. He asserted that if the accusations are serious, the accuser should come forward and disclose her identity to properly defend her claims. This filing intensifies the ongoing legal battle, with Spiro emphasizing transparency in such a high-profile case.
Buzbee’s Response to the Blackmail Allegation
Tony Buzbee responded to Jay-Z’s accusations of blackmail, vehemently denying any attempt to extort the rapper. In his statement, Buzbee described Jay-Z’s response as “deflection” and accused the rapper of trying to dismiss the serious nature of the case. He asserted that the lawsuit is a legitimate claim from a victim seeking justice and not part of any blackmail attempt. Buzbee also noted that these types of accusations are unfortunately common in high-profile cases involving celebrities, but he remains confident in the strength of his client’s case.
Diddy Also Denies All Claims
In addition to Jay-Z’s legal defense, Diddy’s representatives have also issued a strong statement denying all allegations. Diddy’s team reaffirmed that the music mogul, like Jay-Z, denies any involvement in the alleged assault. Both men have denied the accusations in court, with the case continuing to unfold.
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