Jay-Z Files Defamation Lawsuit Against Rape Accuser and Attorneys

The rapper alleges false claims and extortion, while the accuser maintains her allegations and accuses Jay-Z’s team of harassment.

Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit in Alabama against Jane Doe, the woman who accused him of raping her in 2000, and her attorneys, Tony Buzbee and David Fortney.
The lawsuit claims the accuser fabricated allegations of sexual assault as part of a scheme orchestrated by her attorneys to extort the rapper for financial gain.
Jane Doe, who voluntarily dismissed her initial lawsuit in February, insists her accusations are truthful and alleges that Jay-Z’s investigators harassed and intimidated her and her family.
Jay-Z’s legal team asserts that the allegations caused significant emotional distress and financial losses, including a claimed $20 million annual impact on his business interests.
Attorney Tony Buzbee denies the allegations in Jay-Z’s lawsuit, calling it meritless and accusing the rapper’s team of attempting to bully and intimidate his client.