Jay-Z, Diddy Face Assault Allegations in Lawsuit

Jay-Z has been granted permission by Judge Analisa Torres to file a motion to dismiss a rape lawsuit accusing him, alongside Sean 'Diddy' Combs, of assaulting a 13-year-old girl, known as Jane Doe, at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000. The lawsuit utilizes New York's Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act (GMVPA), with Jay-Z's attorney arguing against its retroactive application as it was enacted months after the alleged incident. Jane Doe's attorney, Tony Buzbee, claims the 2022 amendment allows historical claims, while Jay-Z and Combs deny the allegations. Jay-Z has also filed an extortion lawsuit against Buzbee. Inconsistencies in Jane Doe's account have been acknowledged by her, adding complexity to the case. The lawsuit underscores broader discussions on sexual assault and toxic masculinity, particularly amid the #MeToo movement.