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Jay-Z’s Legal Team Argues Statute of Limitations in Response to Sexual Assault Claim

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NEW YORK — Legal representatives for Shawn “Jay-Z” Carter challenged recent allegations made against the rapper and entrepreneur, arguing that the accusations are barred by the statute of limitations. According to court documents, a woman identified only as Jane Doe claims she was sexually assaulted by Jay-Z in the early 2000s. The case underscores ongoing concerns and legal debates surrounding time limitations in cases of sexual violence. Jane Doe alleges the incident took place in 1996, but her attorney contends that the changing landscape of legal redresses for survivors of sexual assault should allow her … Read more

Jay-Z’s Attorney Contends That Decades-Old Assault Claim Should Be Dismissed

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In New York, a lawyer representing Jay-Z has stated that a rape allegation levied against the iconic rapper and businessman is legally outdated and should not be pursued further in court. The claim involves an alleged incident from 1997, which was only recently brought to light. The allegation was made by an unnamed plaintiff who filed a lawsuit under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, a state law which provides victims of sexual offenses, who were adults at the time of the incidents, the opportunity to pursue legal action even if the statute of limitations has … Read more

Judge Denies Jay-Z’s Motion to Dismiss Sexual Assault Lawsuit

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Los Angeles, CA – A federal judge in California has denied a request by rap icon Jay-Z to dismiss a rape lawsuit brought against him, setting the stage for further legal proceedings to unfold. The suit, which was filed earlier this year, accuses the multiple Grammy Award-winning artist of sexually assaulting a woman identified only as Jane Doe during meetings in 2005 connected to her work with the music industry. Jay-Z, whose legal name is Shawn Carter, had sought to dismiss the lawsuit on several grounds, including arguments that the accusations were barred by statutes … Read more

Judge Criticizes Jay-Z’s Legal Tactics, Upholds Anonymity for Accuser in High-Profile Case

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New York — In a recent legal ruling, a New York judge has allowed a woman to proceed anonymously in her lawsuit against notable figures in the music industry, Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs. The plaintiff, who accuses both men of raping her at a party when she was 13, has been granted anonymity by U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres, who cited the sensitivity and potential harm related to the allegations. The legal decision counters efforts by Jay-Z’s legal representative, Alex Spiro, who pushed for the dismissal of the case unless the accuser revealed her … Read more