Jay-Z has filed a lawsuit demanding that the woman who accuses him of drugging and raping her in 2000 when she was 13 years old must reveal her identity or the case will be dismissed.
The legal move was in response to allegations that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted the unnamed plaintiff at an afterparty for that year’s MTV Video Music Awards.
In the filing on Monday, December 9, the Brooklyn rapper’s legal team stated: “Mr. Carter should not have to defend himself in the brightest spotlight against an accuser who lurks in the shadows.” completely dark while leveling allegations describing acts purported to occur in plain view of witnesses who could refute the plaintiff’s testimony if her identity were revealed.”
The motion also criticized the whistleblower for seeking significant financial compensation while remaining anonymous.
The filing further asserts that the lawsuit is part of what Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Corey Carter, attorneys describe as an “extortion campaign” orchestrated by Tony Buzbee, the plaintiff’s attorney. It was alleged that Buzbee demanded an “exorbitant” financial settlement, and when Carter refused, the charges were brought as retaliation. “Make no mistake, this case is about revenge against a rare target who refuses to pay,” the motion reads.
Buzbee, in an email to ‘USA Today’ on Monday, December 9, denied these allegations, saying: “Sending a basic demand is not extortion or blackmail. Making Those kinds of accusations are irresponsible and absurd.” He also noted that his client sought only a confidential settlement and never sought money directly from Carter.
In a fiery reaction on Sunday, December 8, the 55-year-old vehemently denied the allegations and accused Buzbee of trying to tarnish his reputation. “You made a terrible error of judgment in thinking that all ‘celebrities’ are the same,” Carter told Buzbee. “I’m not from your world. I’m a young man from the Brooklyn projects. We don’t play these kinds of games. We have very strict rules and honor.”
Buzbee disputed these claims in an X (formerly Twitter) post, asserting that Carter’s legal actions only strengthened his client’s resolve.
“She was encouraged,” he wrote. “I’m very proud of her determination.”
— Originally published on Enstarz
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