Jay-Z Accused of Intimidation Tactics in Assault Lawsuit Filed by Jane Doe
Attorney Tony Buzbee alleges Jay-Z used harassment and bullying to discredit the claims of a woman who says she was raped in 2000 at age 13 by Jay-Z, Diddy, and a female celebrity.
TRIGGER WARNING: THE FOLLOWING ARTICLE CONTAINS MENTION OF SEXUAL VIOLENCE AND ASSAULT
Jane Doe’s lawsuit against Jay-Z, Sean “Diddy” Combs, and an unnamed female celebrity has escalated into a contentious legal battle, with Jane Doe’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, accusing Jay-Z of using intimidation and harassment tactics to derail the case. The lawsuit alleges the three celebrities sexually assaulted the plaintiff in 2000 when she was just 13 years old.
In a letter to the federal judge presiding over the case, Buzbee claimed Jay-Z, through his legal team, had engaged in behavior designed to intimidate and discredit the plaintiff. Buzbee accused the rapper of “bad faith” tactics, including threats of sanctions and public statements dismissing the case as false.
The attorney further alleged that Jay-Z’s legal team had harassed the plaintiff and her representatives in an effort to “blur the facts” and silence potential future accusers. “Mr. Carter will exert all the pressure he can to intimidate and harass Plaintiff or anyone else,” Buzbee wrote, emphasizing the chilling effect this approach could have on the justice process.
The lawsuit, amended in December, directly names Jay-Z as the male “Celebrity A” who allegedly participated in the assault. Jay-Z responded to the allegations by calling them “heinous” in a handwritten statement posted on social media, urging the plaintiff to file a criminal case rather than a civil one.
As for Diddy, he remains in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn on unrelated sex trafficking charges. His legal team has not commented on this case.
The allegations against Jay-Z and Diddy have sparked a firestorm, with both stars vehemently denying the claims. As legal proceedings continue, Buzbee’s accusations of intimidation add another layer of controversy to an already explosive case. Whether the parties involved will resolve this matter in court or see further escalations remains to be seen.
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