Jay-Z took “inappropriate” steps to identify the woman suing him for rape, according to her lawyer Tony Buzbee.
Shawn Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, and his legal team filed a letter on Monday requesting that the woman be accused Rapper of rape She was identified when she was 13 years old, Fox News Digital previously confirmed. The woman's lawyer responded by saying that the letter was used as an excuse to submit “press releases” disguised as legal filings.
“Defendant Carter appears to have submitted this separate filing, which we believe is procedurally improper and substantively deficient, to serve as a pretext for defense counsel to submit two briefs to the court on December 9 and 10,” Buzbee wrote in his letter. The letter was submitted on December 10, and was obtained by Fox News Digital.
“These “letter summaries” are, frankly, nothing more than libel hiding behind the thinnest veneer of litigation privilege.
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Jay-Z inappropriately sought to reveal the identity of his rape accuser, according to her lawyer. (Monica Schipper/WireImage)
He added: “With the exception of one sentence requesting an urgent hearing, the Letter Briefs have absolutely nothing to do with the only issue pending before the court – which is whether my client should be allowed to continue working anonymously.”
“The letters’ irrelevant claims that the amended complaint’s allegations are ‘inflammatory’ and ‘frivolous,’ versus counsel’s admission that ‘Mr. Carter is completely innocent,’ are merely press releases masquerading as legal documents.”
Jay-Z has been named as a defendant in an amended complaint that accuses the rapper, along with his friend Sean “Diddy” Combs, of raping a young girl at a VMAs after-party in 2000, Fox News Digital has confirmed. The lawsuit, which was initially filed in October, was refiled Sunday New York By an unknown accused.
The “Empire State of Mind” rapper denied the allegations in a statement shared on Roc Nation's social media account.
“My attorney received an extortion attempt, called a demand letter, from A The “lawyer”'s name is Tony Buzbee“,” Jay-Z shared in the statement. “What I thought was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle.
“No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose your scam in a very public way. So no, I won't give you a single red penny!!
“These allegations are so heinous in nature that I am urging you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! Anyone who commits such a crime against a minor should be locked up, don't you agree? These alleged victims deserve true justice.” If only that were the case.”
Jay-Z is accused of raping a 13-year-old girl with Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000 at a VMA after-party. (J. Vespa/WireImage)
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According to the lawsuit, the 13-year-old was dropped off at Radio City Music Hall by a friend because she wanted to attend the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000. In an attempt to get into the venue, she began approaching limousine drivers waiting outside the event. Full of celebrities.
“One of the limo drivers I spoke to claimed to work for Diddy,” the lawsuit states. “He told her Combs liked younger girls and said she fit what Diddy was looking for. He didn't let her participate in the awards show, but rather invited her to an after party.”
The 13-year-old was introduced to several celebrities when she arrived at the party and was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement. However, she was not given a copy.
Jay-Z and Beyoncé attended the premiere of Mufasa: The Lion King one day after a sexual assault lawsuit was filed against the rapper. (Gilbert Flores/Variety via Getty Images)
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After one drink, the 13-year-old became disoriented and found a bedroom to rest in. It appears that Jay-Z, Diddy and “Celebrity B” followed the girl into the room. According to the court document, she “immediately recognized the three celebrities.”
The court document stated that Jay-Z raped the girl, and then Diddy allegedly raped the plaintiff, all while “Celebrity B” watched.
Jay-Z's legal team has filed for The lawsuit was dismissed Dec. 9, one day after the amended complaint was filed.
Both Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs have denied the accusations against them. (Dimitrios Kambouris/WireImage for Bad Boy Entertainment)
In a statement provided to Fox News Digital, Diddy representatives again denied the allegations.
“This amended complaint and the latest racketeering lawsuit against Mr. Buzbee expose his barrage of lawsuits against Mr. Combs for what they are: shameful publicity stunts, designed to extract money from celebrities who fear lies will be spread about them, just as the lies have been spread,” the statement said. About Mr. Combs.”
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“As his legal team has said before, Mr. Combs has complete confidence in the facts and the integrity of the judicial process. In court, the truth will prevail: Mr. Combs did not sexually assault or traffic anyone — man or woman, adult.” Or a minor.”
