Jay-Z rape accuser files to dismiss his case against her
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An Alabama woman accused Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her in 2000. In turn, the rap legend sued her. Now, she has requested to dismiss the case against her.

The woman, known as Jane Doe in court filings, alleges that Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs assaulted her when she was 13.

The case was ultimately dropped in February in what the 99 Problems rapper characterized as a ‘victory.’

According to recent legal documents, Jane Doe argues that Jay-Z’s lawsuit in Alabama lacks a valid basis for granting relief. The lawsuit also includes her attorney, Tony Buzbee, as a defendant, as reported by People after examining court records.

Jane Doe told the court that the 24-time Grammy-winner is trying to sue her over ‘privileged’ claims made expressly to the court, TMZ reported Tuesday. She noted in her new legal filing that a December interview she did with NBC News was protected based on the aforementioned claims of ‘privileged’ claims.  

Dailymail.com has reached out to Buzbee and reps for Jay-Z for comment on the story. 

The Alabama woman who accused Jay-Z, 55, of a 2000 sexual assault, only to find herself sued by the New York City rap icon, has filed papers asking the court to scuttle the case filed against her. The Hard Knock Life rapper pictured in LA in December

The Alabama woman who accused Jay-Z, 55, of a 2000 sexual assault, only to find herself sued by the New York City rap icon, has filed papers asking the court to scuttle the case filed against her. The Hard Knock Life rapper pictured in LA in December 

Jay-Z's accuser claims he and Sean 'Diddy' Combs sexually assaulted her, and identifies herself as Jane Doe in court docs. Seen anonymously in an NBC News interview last year

Jay-Z’s accuser claims he and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs sexually assaulted her, and identifies herself as Jane Doe in court docs. Seen anonymously in an NBC News interview last year 

Jay-Z earlier this month filed the lawsuit against sued the Alabama woman who accused him of a 2000 sexual assault with Combs saying the ‘lies’ and ‘extortionate threats’ made by them led him to a $20 million loss.

Jane Doe this week requested that the case brought by the Big Pimpin’ artist be dismissed with prejudice, the outlet reported. 

The Empire State Of Mind artist accused the defendants in the case, in addition to attorney David Fortney, of ‘malicious prosecution, abuse of process, civil conspiracy and defamation,’ according to legal documents filed in Alabama and reviewed by Dailymail.com. 

In the legal complaint reviewed by the outlet, the 99 Problems rapper, who is wed to fellow music superstar Beyoncé, 43, says the defendants ‘were soullessly motivated by greed, in abject disregard of the truth and the most fundamental precepts of human decency.’ 

Buzbee represented the woman claiming the 24-time Grammy-winner and Combs sexually assaulted her when she was 13. 

She claims the incident took place at an MTV Music Awards afterparty in September of 2000 – accusations which Jay-Z and Diddy have denied.

The case was dismissed in February, with the Hard Knock Life rapper saying at the time, ‘Today is a victory. The frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations have been dismissed. This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere.’

Jay-Z, pictured in LA February 2 at the Grammys with wife Beyoncé and Bruno Mars

Jay-Z, pictured in LA February 2 at the Grammys with wife Beyoncé and Bruno Mars 

Attorney Tony Buzbee represented the woman (who identifies herself as Jane Doe in court docs) claiming Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, 55, sexually assaulted her when she was 13. Pictured October 1, 2024, in Houston

Attorney Tony Buzbee represented the woman (who identifies herself as Jane Doe in court docs) claiming Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs, 55, sexually assaulted her when she was 13. Pictured October 1, 2024, in Houston 

Buzbee told Dailymail.com exclusively at the time, ‘This new case alleges the same claims as the other one they pieced together and filed in Los Angeles. 

‘Like the one in LA, this new case in Alabama also has no legal merit.

He continued: ‘Shawn Carter’s investigators have repeatedly harassed, threatened and harangued this poor woman for weeks trying to intimidate her and make her recant her story.

‘She hasn’t, and won’t. Instead she has stated repeatedly she stands by her claims. These same group of investigators have been caught on tape offering to pay people to sue me and my firm.’

Buzbee told Dailymail.com that he spoke ‘with Jane Doe today’ and ‘it appears that the quotes attributed to her in the lawsuit are completely made up, or they spoke to someone who isn’t Jane Doe.’

The attorney added: ‘This is just another attempt to intimidate and bully this poor woman that we will deal with in due course.’

Buzbee wrapped up his statement to Dailymail.com, ‘We won’t be bullied or intimidated by frivolous cases.’

Buzbee told Dailymail.com exclusively, 'Shawn Carter¿s investigators have repeatedly harassed, threatened and harangued this poor woman for weeks trying to intimidate her and make her recant her story.' Pictured in June of 2023

Buzbee told Dailymail.com exclusively, ‘Shawn Carter’s investigators have repeatedly harassed, threatened and harangued this poor woman for weeks trying to intimidate her and make her recant her story.’ Pictured in June of 2023

In January, lawyers for Jay-Z asked the court to sanction sanction Buzbee, alleging he did not personally meet with the woman ahead of filing the legal complaint, TMZ reported after reviewing legal docs in the case.

The legal team for the 24-time Grammy-winner, led by attorney Alex Spiro, said Buzbee admitted to not personally speaking with the woman ahead of filing the case, which is a major ethical lapse, TMZ reported. 

Buzbee told Dailymail.com in response that ‘what Spiro has filed, like everything else he has filed thus far, is utterly frivolous and meritless.’

Buzbee previously told TMZ that ‘he did, in fact, personally interview the plaintiff, as did four other lawyers,’ the outlet reported, noting that he said that ‘anyone who says otherwise has their own agenda.’

Buzbee told Dailymail.com that ‘with every frantic filing the defense in this case grows more desperate.’

He added of his case against the rapper, whose name is Shawn Carter: ‘The rules apply equally to everyone, even those who wrongly think they are above the law. No one is above the law.’ 

Lawyers for Jay-Z said that Buzbee – whose Texas-based firm is in charge of more than 150 people suing Combs – didn’t properly vet the woman accusing Jay-Z ahead of a December interview she conducted with NBC News in which she acknowledged inconsistencies in her story.

Jane Doe said in her legal filing she was living in Rochester in 2000 when she made her way to New York City and befriended a limousine driver who drove her to the party in a trek that took about 20 minutes. 

The legal team for Jay-Z, led by attorney Alex Spiro, said Buzbee admitted to not personally speaking with the woman ahead of filing the case, which is a major ethical lapse. Spiro pictured in July in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The legal team for Jay-Z, led by attorney Alex Spiro, said Buzbee admitted to not personally speaking with the woman ahead of filing the case, which is a major ethical lapse. Spiro pictured in July in Santa Fe, New Mexico

The alleged incident took place at an MTV VMAs afterparty in September of 2000, Jay-Z's accuser said. The rapper pictured months earlier during a July 4 bash in the Hamptons

The alleged incident took place at an MTV VMAs afterparty in September of 2000, Jay-Z’s accuser said. The rapper pictured months earlier during a July 4 bash in the Hamptons 

Jay-Z, pictured December 9 with wife Beyoncé, has denied all of the claims against him

Jay-Z, pictured December 9 with wife Beyoncé, has denied all of the claims against him 

Buzbee has said his firm is representing more than 150 people, both male and female, who claims Combs sexual abused and exploited them.

Many of Buzbee’s legal filing include allegations of spiked drinks at lavish parties in locales such as New York, California and Florida.

Combs’ lawyers have characterized Buzbee’s lawsuits as ‘shameless publicity stunts, designed to extract payments from celebrities who fear having lies spread about them, just as lies have been spread about Mr. Combs.’

Jay-Z and Combs gained fame in the 2000s, emerging as successful rappers and business magnates, with Forbes last year estimating Jay-Z’s net worth to be $2.5 billion.

The artists have collaborated over the years, with Jay-Z appearing on Combs’ debut album, No Way Out and Combs performing on Jay-Z´s sophomore album, In My Lifetime, Vol. 1.

Combs has pleaded not guilty to sex trafficking charges after his September arrest. He has remained incarcerated at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn awaiting a May 5 trial, after he was refused bail on multiple occasions.

Prosecutors in Combs’ federal case say the music mogul used blackmail and violence in his efforts to silence victims.

Combs pictured with ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in March of 2016 in LA

Combs pictured with ex-girlfriend Cassie Ventura in March of 2016 in LA

Prior to his arrest, Diddy was in the headlines for much of 2024 year after video of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie surfaced on CNN in May

Prior to his arrest, Diddy was in the headlines for much of 2024 year after video of him assaulting his ex-girlfriend Cassie surfaced on CNN in May 

Among the claims made against the entertainer is that he persuaded women to participate against their will in group sexual exhibitions referred to as ‘Freak Offs.’ 

The Can’t Nobody Hold Me Down performer remains in federal custody nearly five months after his September 16 arrest in Manhattan in connection with sex trafficking and racketeering charges.

Combs, who is also charged with transportation to engage in prostitution, has made a trio of attempts in vain to be granted bail, amid concerns from the court he would attempt to flee or tamper with his case.

Prior to his arrest he was in the headlines for much of 2024 year after raids on multiple properties in March; and video of him assaulting Cassie surfacing on CNN in May.

Lawyers for Combs – who has denied all of the claims against him – issued  Dailymail.com a statement last month in response to the litigation their client is involved in.

‘No matter how many lawsuits are filed – especially by individuals who refuse to put their own names behind their claims – it won’t change the fact that Mr. Combs has never sexually assaulted or sex trafficked anyone – man or woman, adult or minor,’ attorneys for Combs said. 

If you or someone you know has experienced sexual violence, RAINN’s National Sexual Assault Hotline can be reacted at 800.656.HOPE (4673) and Hotline.RAINN.org and en Español RAINN.org/es.

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