Jay-Z Strikes Back: Files Lawsuit Over Alleged False Sexual Assault Claims and Seeks Damages for Reputational Harm
Montgomery, Alabama — Shawn Carter, known professionally as Jay-Z, has initiated a lawsuit against attorney Tony Buzbee, David Fortney, and their client, referred to as Jane Doe, following previous accusations of sexual assault against him. The legal action, which was instituted on March 3, contends that the defendants engaged in malicious prosecution, abuse of process, civil conspiracy, and defamation. According to court documents, Jay-Z alleges that the prior sexual assault claims were fabricated and intentionally levied at a time intended to inflict maximum reputational damage. The original case, lodged on October 20, 2024, accused Jay-Z … Read more