Jay-Z Accuser Seeks Anonymity in $20 Million Defamation Suit

A woman known as Jane Doe, who previously filed and then voluntarily dismissed a sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z alleging he and Sean “Diddy” Combs raped her when she was 13, is now fighting to keep her identity anonymous amid Jay-Z's $20 million defamation suit against her. Doe and her psychiatrist argue that revealing her identity would cause catastrophic psychological harm and destabilize her mental health recovery, with risks including exacerbation of psychiatric symptoms and deterioration of functioning. She also claims intimidation and fear for her and her family's safety after confrontations with investigators. Jay-Z alleges the defamation suit stems from a malicious and greedy motivation to inflict pain and extort money, asserting that her lawsuit caused him to lose significant business deals, including a $55 million credit line and a $115 million bank loan, totaling at least $20 million in lost revenue. Despite Doe’s attempts to dismiss Jay-Z’s defamation suit, a judge has not yet ruled on her request to remain anonymous as the litigation continues. Both sides maintain their positions strongly, with Doe standing by her claims despite dropping the original lawsuit due to intimidation fears.