Attorney for Jay-Z, Alex Spiro, has filed a motion requesting that the accuser in a high-profile civil lawsuit reveal her identity. The lawsuit alleges that Jay-Z, real name Shawn Carter, and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually assaulted the plaintiff, referred to only as Jane Doe, in 2000 when she was 13. Spiro argues that the anonymity undermines Carter’s ability to defend himself, calling it “inconsistent with fairness and justice.
Motion Filed to Unmask Plaintiff
In documents submitted to a Manhattan federal court, Spiro stated, “Mr. Carter deserves to know the identity of the person who is effectively accusing him… of criminal conduct.” He further criticized Jane Doe’s claims of potential harm from disclosure as insufficient, asserting that her accusations were publicized in a manner aimed at causing maximum reputational damage to Carter.
Jay-Z Denies Allegations in Public Statement
Jay-Z has vehemently denied the allegations, labeling them as false and part of an extortionate scheme orchestrated by Jane Doe’s attorney, Tony Buzbee. In a statement shared on Roc Nation’s social media, Jay-Z wrote, “These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil one! Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away.”
The rapper also accused Buzbee of seeking financial gain through what he described as a “publicity-hunting” strategy. “I will not give you ONE RED PENNY,” Jay-Z declared.
Allegations Against Jay-Z and Legal Debate
The lawsuit, filed under New York’s Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, accuses both Carter and Combs of drugging and raping the plaintiff at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty. The suit claims the plaintiff was lured to the party by a limousine driver and was later assaulted in a private room.
Buzbee, who represents the plaintiff, dismissed claims of extortion as “foolish” and criticized attempts to shift focus from the alleged crimes. “Attacking me won’t intimidate us or deter us from seeking justice,” Buzbee said.