December 27th 2024.
Jay-Z's lawyer was given a stern rebuke by a New York judge overseeing a rape case against the rapper. The judge, Analisa Torres, ruled against a major request made by his attorney in a strongly worded letter.
The alleged incident dates back to 2000, when Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, was accused of raping a 13-year-old girl at an after-party for the MTV Video Music Awards. The accuser, who is now in her 30s, filed a lawsuit through her attorney, Tony Buzbee, claiming that both Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs were involved in the assault.
Carter and Combs, both 55, have vehemently denied the allegations. The identity of the accuser has not been disclosed, and Carter's lawyer, Alex Spiro, filed a motion to remove her anonymity. However, Judge Torres has ruled that the accuser can remain anonymous as Jane Doe, as reported by the Mail Online.
In her written response, Judge Torres also criticized Mr. Spiro for his aggressive tactics against Mr. Buzbee, stating that his "combative motions" and "inflammatory language" were not beneficial to his client. She also refused to rush the judicial process at the demand of Carter's lawyer, stating that she will not be pressured into making hasty decisions.
Furthermore, Judge Torres pointed out that Mr. Spiro had not followed proper procedure, even though he accused Mr. Buzbee of the same. She reminded him that a pre-motion letter is required before filing any motion, and that he had not given the accuser the necessary time to respond. She warned him that any further motions filed in violation of the court's rules may be denied.
Moving on to the details of the rape case, Jane Doe recently gave an interview to NBC News, in which she shared her version of events. However, there were inconsistencies in her story, which she later acknowledged. According to NBC's initial reporting, Doe claimed that she was dropped off at the VMAs by a friend and tried to obtain a ticket or invite to an after-party. She said she was approached by a limousine driver who claimed to work for Combs and "fit what Diddy was looking for."
Later in the night, the driver took her to a white house, where she signed a non-disclosure agreement upon arrival. She also claimed that she was offered a drink at the party, which made her feel woozy. She alleges that Combs and Carter entered the room she was resting in, and Combs told her, "You are ready to party." She claims that Carter then raped her while a female celebrity watched, and that Combs also raped her while Carter and the female celebrity watched.
After the alleged incident, Doe said she went to the after-party, where she spoke to Good Charlotte's Benji Madden about his tattoo. She also claimed that her father picked her up from the party, but NBC News later reported that her father did not remember doing so. Additionally, Madden was not in New York at the time of the alleged assault, and images from that night showed Carter and Combs at a different after-party than the one described by Doe. The exact whereabouts of the music moguls for the whole evening remain unknown.
Carter, who has denied the allegations, responded to the inconsistencies, stating that the incident never happened. In a statement shared on X, he wrote, "True justice is coming. We fight from victory, not for victory. This was over before it began." His lawyer, Mr. Spiro, also shared a statement on social media, calling the case frivolous and accusing Mr. Buzbee of peddling a false story in the press. Buzbee responded, stating that Doe had been vetted by another law firm and that he was still fact-checking her claims.
It is reported that Metro reached out to Jay-Z's lawyer for comment on the matter. So, the drama continues as the case unfolds. If you have a celebrity story or information, feel free to get in touch with the entertainment team at The Agency by emailing them, calling, or visiting their Submit Stuff page. They would love to hear from you.
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