Jay-Z & Attorneys Slam ‘Inconsistencies’ in Rape Allegations & Lawsuit

Jay-Z’s attorneys have written a letter to a New York courthouse revealing that the rapper intends to “instantly” file a movement to strike a current grievance accusing him of raping a youngster 24 years in the past.

Within the letter obtained by Billboard, the authorized group cited a brand new NBC report on Friday night time (Dec. 13), wherein the accuser — recognized as Jane Doe within the lawsuit filed in opposition to Jay-Z (actual title Shawn Carter) and Diddy — recalled the “catastrophic occasion,” whereas additionally acknowledging quite a few inconsistencies in her unique account. “I’ve made some errors,” she shared, noting that whereas she nonetheless stands by her accusations, there are just a few particulars which might be unclear.

One of many inconsistencies is that the lady initially mentioned her father picked her up after the assault, however he denied that. She additionally claimed she spoke to singer Benji Madden on the occasion, although he wasn’t in New York on the time of the celebration.

The letter from Jay-Z’s legal professional took intention at Doe’s legal professional Anthony Buzbee. “Given at this time’s relevations, Mr. Buzbee virtually definitely didn’t undertake an affordable inquiry into the information earlier than submitting the grievance,” the message reads. “He ought to by no means have introduced the claims.”

The letter concludes by noting that Jay “intends to file instantly a movement to strike the primary amended grievance.”

In a press assertion, Jay-Z echoed the feelings of his legal professional. “As we speak’s investigative report proves this ‘legal professional’ Buzbee filed a false grievance in opposition to me within the pursuit of cash and fame. This incident didn’t occur and but he filed it in courtroom and doubled down within the press. True justice is coming. We battle FROM victory, not FOR victory. This was over earlier than it started. This 1-800 lawyer doesn’t notice it but, however, quickly.” 

His lawyer Alex Spiro added, “It’s gorgeous {that a} lawyer wouldn’t solely file such a critical grievance with out correct vetting, however would make issues worse by additional peddling this false story within the press. We’re asking the Court docket to dismiss this frivolous case at this time, and can take up the matter of further self-discipline for Mr. Buzbee and all of the legal professionals that filed the grievance.” 

Over the weekend, Jay-Z was accused of raping a 13-year-old woman in 2000 at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty alongside Diddy. The stunning civil case was filed by an nameless accuser and Texas legal professional Tony Buzbee, whom Jay known as a “deplorable human.”

The rapper additionally denyied all the allegations in opposition to him when information broke. “You will have made a horrible error in judgement considering that every one ‘celebrities’ are the identical,” Jay-Z mentioned. “I’m not out of your world. I’m a younger man who made it out of the initiatives of Brooklyn. We don’t play these kinds of video games. We have now very strict codes and honor. We defend kids, you appear to take advantage of individuals for private achieve. Solely your community of conspiracy theorists … will consider the idiotic claims you have got levied in opposition to me that, if not for the seriousness surrounding hurt to children, can be laughable. I stay up for displaying you simply how completely different I’m.”

Jay-Z continued: “My solely heartbreak is for my household. My spouse and I should sit our youngsters down, considered one of whom is on the age the place her buddies will certainly see the press and ask questions concerning the nature of those claims, and clarify the cruelty and greed of individuals. I mourn yet one more lack of innocence.”