Jay-Z sues woman over allegedly falsifying rape allegation
Briefly

Jay-Z is suing an anonymous woman who had previously withdrawn her rape allegations against him, claiming she knowingly fabricated her account. In his lawsuit filed in Alabama, Jay-Z contends that the woman admitted to his representatives that her claims about being raped at a 2000 MTV afterparty were false. Furthermore, he alleges that these allegations caused significant reputational harm and financial losses for his business, Roc Nation. The woman’s attorney responded, asserting that the lawsuit lacks merit and is an intimidation tactic. The situation continues to evolve amid legal disputes involving Jay-Z and the woman's lawyers.
Lawyers for Jay-Z asserted that the woman admitted to having fabricated her claims of assault, leading to significant damage to Jay-Z's reputation and financial losses.
The lawsuit underscores Jay-Z's belief that the allegations were not just false but malicious, prompting legal action against both the woman and her attorneys.
Tony Buzbee defended the woman, claiming that Jay-Z's lawsuit lacks legal merit and suggesting it is an attempt to intimidate her amid their ongoing legal battles.
In her NBC News interview, the woman acknowledged mistakes, raising questions about her credibility, including discrepancies with her father's account of the assault.
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