February 15th 2025.
The recent news that Jane Doe has dropped her civil lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs and Jay-Z has been met with relief from the two men. The lawsuit, which was filed 25 years ago, alleged that the two men had sexually assaulted her. However, the notice of voluntary dismissal was received on Feb. 14, and was specifically done "with prejudice," meaning that the lawsuit cannot be re-filed in the future.
In her court filing, Jane Doe's lawyer stated that they had discussed the matter with the lawyers for both defendants, who had consented to the dismissal. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, expressed his relief through his lawyer, Alex Spiro. "The false case against Jay-Z, that never should have been brought, has been dismissed with prejudice," Spiro stated. "By standing up in the face of these heinous and false allegations, Jay has done what few can – he pushed back, he never settled, he never paid a single penny, and he triumphed in clearing his name."
Jane Doe originally filed the lawsuit against Combs in 2024, claiming that she had been drugged and raped by the 55-year-old record executive. She also alleged that another celebrity was involved in the incident, which took place at an afterparty for the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000, when she was just 13 years old. Later, she amended the complaint to include Jay-Z as a defendant.
Throughout the legal proceedings, Jay-Z maintained his innocence and even encouraged Doe to file a criminal complaint instead of a civil one, due to the seriousness of the allegations. He stated, "These accusations are so heinous that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one."
Despite Jay-Z's insistence on his innocence, Doe ultimately chose to drop her lawsuit. However, before doing so, Jay-Z and his legal team made multiple attempts to have the case thrown out, citing inconsistencies in Doe's recollection of the events and accusing her of making combative motions. This was met with resistance from the judge, who stated that the motions were "inappropriately relentless."
Combs' attorney also commented on Doe's decision to drop the lawsuit, stating that it was a clear indication that other lawsuits against Sean were also false. They said, "This is another confirmation that these lawsuits are built on falsehoods, not facts... in case after case filed by individuals hiding behind anonymity."
Despite the dismissal of the Jane Doe lawsuit, Combs still faces over 40 separate sexual assault lawsuits and has been arrested and indicted on multiple federal criminal charges, including racketeering conspiracy, sex trafficking, and transportation for prostitution. He has pleaded not guilty to all charges and has been in custody at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, NY, since September 2024, awaiting his trial.
In related news, Jay-Z's lawyer has cited a loophole in hopes of getting another assault lawsuit against him thrown out. The lawyer argues that the lawsuit should be dismissed due to the statute of limitations, as the alleged incident took place over 20 years ago. However, the decision on this lawsuit is still pending.
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