Jay-Z Challenges Rape Allegations Using Statute Limitations and Jurisdiction Arguments

The rapper's legal team argues that the claims are time-barred and occurred outside New York City limits, raising questions about the lawsuit's validity.

Jay-Z's lawyer, Alex Spiro, filed a motion to dismiss a rape lawsuit, citing that the alleged incident predates the enactment of the applicable statute in December 2000.
The defense contends that the statute under the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act cannot be applied retroactively to the alleged September 2000 assault.
Spiro also argues that the alleged assault took place outside New York City, making the statute inapplicable due to jurisdictional limitations.
Jane Doe, the plaintiff, has faced scrutiny for inconsistencies between her court filings and a recent interview, which the defense has highlighted in their arguments.
The case remains contentious, with both sides filing motions and counterclaims, while a separate criminal trial for co-defendant Sean 'Diddy' Combs is set to begin in May 2025.