Rapper Jay-Z is suing an anonymous woman, Jane Doe, just weeks after she dropped her sexual assault lawsuit against him. The case is the latest development in a saga that has sparked controversy and raised questions about intimidation and retaliation.
In December, Doe filed a lawsuit alleging that Jay-Z and his team had intimidated her into dropping her claims of sexual assault. However, she recently voluntarily dismissed the lawsuit, citing fear of further harassment and intimidation.
But now, Jay-Z’s lawyers claim that Doe made a “voluntarily admitted” statement to their representatives stating that her allegations were false. However, a declaration filed by Doe in California contradicts this claim, stating that she was intimidated into retracting her allegations and had feared retaliation from Jay-Z and his associates.
The case is complex, with multiple parties involved and allegations of intimidation, defamation, and abuse of process. Jay-Z’s team claims that Doe made false statements about him and is seeking damages for what they call “malicious prosecution.”
However, Tony Buzbee, Doe’s attorney, has downplayed the lawsuit as an attempt to intimidate her client. He has stated that his firm had sent a standard demand letter on behalf of two clients alleging sexual assault, which he claims was a routine practice in many cases.
The case highlights the challenges faced by survivors of sexual assault who come forward with allegations against powerful figures like Jay-Z. It also raises questions about the tactics used by celebrities and their teams to silence or discredit accusers.
As one survivor’s statement notes, “Fear of intimidation and retaliation from Jay-Z and/or his associates or fans is a real concern for many people.”
Source: https://eu.usatoday.com/story/entertainment/celebrities/2025/03/03/jay-z-sues-jane-doe-tony-buzbee-2024-lawsuit/81236073007