Jay-Z's Extortion Claim Against Tony Buzbee Advances Following New Evidence

Jay-Z is moving forward with extortion claims against attorney Tony Buzbee after a judge indicated he is likely to allow the claims based on new evidence. This evidence includes a conversation between private investigators and the woman who accused Jay-Z of rape, where she allegedly stated Buzbee pressured her to name Jay-Z as a defendant. Judge Mark Epstein's tentative ruling suggests that this evidence supports Jay-Z's claims of extortion and defamation, reversing his earlier inclination to dismiss the case. The judge noted that if the evidence is accepted, it undermines Buzbee's claims of having a legitimate lawsuit. The case centers around a revised lawsuit filed by the woman, who claims she was assaulted at age 13, but the new findings could potentially clear Jay-Z's name. Court proceedings will continue in April to further address these allegations.