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A sexual assault lawsuit against music icons Jay-Z and Sean Diddy Combs filed by a plaintiff known only as Jane Doe has been dismissed with prejudice, according to court documents obtained by Fox News Digital.
Following the dismissal, Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, expressed relief and satisfaction at the outcome. He stated, “Today is a victory. The frivolous, fictitious and appalling allegations have been dismissed. This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere. The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims. I would not wish this experience on anyone. The trauma that my wife, my children, my loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed.”
In a particularly scathing reflection on the lawsuit, Jay-Z criticized the legal system, saying, “This 1-800 lawyer gets to file a suit hiding behind Jane Doe, and when they quickly realize that the money grab is going to fail, they get to walk away with no repercussions. The system has failed.” He called for a balance in the judicial process, emphasizing the need to protect both victims and the innocent accused without evidence.
Legal Representation Responds
Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, issued a statement praising the rapper’s determination to combat what he called heinous and false allegations. Spiro stated, “The false case against Jay-Z, that never should have been brought, has been dismissed with prejudice. By standing up in the face of these serious accusations, Jay has done what few can accomplish – he pushed back and maintained his integrity. He triumphed and cleared his name without settling or paying a single dollar.”
Combs’ legal team echoed this sentiment, asserting the baseless nature of the claims. They remarked, “Today’s complete dismissal without a settlement by the 1-800 attorney is yet another confirmation that these lawsuits are built on falsehoods, not facts. For months, we have seen case after case filed by individuals hiding behind anonymity, driven by an attorney more focused on media headlines than legal merit.”
Additionally, they maintained, “None of these allegations against Sean Combs hold water. He has never sexually assaulted or trafficked anyone, regardless of gender or age. We will stand firm against these groundless claims and ensure accountability for those who perpetuate falsehoods. This remains one of many cases on this trajectory that will not withstand legal scrutiny.”
Details of the Allegations
Initially, the lawsuit claimed that Combs raped a minor during a MTV VMAs after-party in 2000, while Jane Doe accused both men of involvement. The plaintiff’s legal representatives, Tony Buzbee and Antigone Curis, provided notice that the case would be dismissed voluntarily.
In December, Jay-Z swiftly filed a motion to dismiss the allegations after his name surfaced in the complaint. He also challenged the request for anonymity by the plaintiff, alleging that the motivation behind the claims was extortion rather than justice.
As the narrative unfolded, it became clear that Jay-Z had been implicated as