Jay-Z Seeks Sanctions Against Attorney Tony Buzbee Over Rape Allegation Lawsuit

The rapper's legal team claims the lawsuit is based on easily disproven inaccuracies, while Buzbee defends his actions and vows to fight back in court.

Jay-Z, through his attorney Alex Spiro, has filed a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing him of raping a 13-year-old at a 2000 MTV VMAs afterparty, citing inconsistencies in the accuser's story.
Spiro is also seeking court-imposed sanctions against the accuser's attorney, Tony Buzbee, accusing him of failing to adequately investigate the claims before filing the lawsuit.
Key details in the accuser's allegations, such as the location of the alleged assault and involvement of other individuals, have been challenged and labeled as implausible or false by Jay-Z's legal team.
Buzbee has responded by accusing Jay-Z's team of filing frivolous motions and attempting to intimidate him, asserting that his client stands by her claims.
The legal battle includes additional lawsuits, with Jay-Z suing Buzbee for defamation and extortion, and Buzbee alleging misconduct by Jay-Z's legal and business associates.