The woman who accused Jay-Z of raping her when she was just 13 years old is standing firm in her allegations, despite the rapper’s recent lawsuit against her and her lawyer, Tony Buzbee, for defamation. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, claims that the accusations have caused him significant financial loss, amounting to at least $20 million.
In court documents obtained by TMZ, the woman, referred to as Jane Doe, reiterated her claims even after her initial lawsuit was dismissed. She alleges that Jay-Z is attempting to intimidate her into retracting her statements. Recently, she reported being approached outside her home by two individuals who claimed to be investigators for Jay-Z’s legal team. They allegedly tried to persuade her to sign documents stating her allegations were false, which she refused.
The woman expressed her fear and confusion about how these individuals found her, given that she has kept her identity anonymous. She described feeling intimidated after the confrontation and denied claims that Buzbee had offered her money to pursue the case against Jay-Z.
Buzbee, in response to Jay-Z’s lawsuit, has stated that the accusations against his client are baseless and that they intend to seek legal relief to protect the woman from what they describe as harassment and intimidation. He emphasized that Jane Doe has not recanted her allegations and remains steadfast in her claims.
This legal battle began last year when Jane Doe first filed a lawsuit against Sean "Diddy" Combs, claiming he raped her at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000. In December, she amended her suit to include Jay-Z, alleging he was also involved in the incident. In her claims, she stated that Jay-Z held her down while Combs and another unidentified woman watched.
Jay-Z has vehemently denied these allegations, labeling them as "heinous" and criticizing Buzbee for what he called a pattern of theatrics. He expressed concern primarily for his family, stating that the accusations have caused them trauma.
In February, Jane Doe dropped her lawsuit against Jay-Z, which he celebrated as a victory. He described the allegations as fictitious and without merit. However, shortly after, he filed his own lawsuit against her and Buzbee, claiming they conspired to falsely accuse him.
The situation continues to unfold, with both parties preparing for further legal battles. As the case develops, it raises questions about the impact of celebrity accusations and the complexities of legal proceedings in such high-profile cases.