Famend music mogul Jay-Z has vehemently denied accusations of raping a 13-year-old lady alongside fellow hip-hop icon Sean Diddy Combs at an after-party following the MTV Video Music Awards in 2000.
The allegations surfaced in an up to date civil lawsuit towards Combs, filed on Sunday, which recognized Jay-Z—born Shawn Carter—as a co-defendant, beforehand known as “Celeb A.” Based on the criticism, the minor was assaulted within the presence of different celebrities, who allegedly stood by with out intervening.
Carter responded strongly to the allegations, accusing the plaintiff’s legal professional, Tony Buzbee, of trying extortion. In an announcement shared through Roc Nation’s social media platform, Jay-Z said that his lawyer acquired a “blackmail try” from Buzbee, which he believes was meant to coerce him into settling the case.
Moreover, Jay-Z urged that if the accusations had been real, they need to be pursued criminally, not by a civil go well with. “These allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you to file a felony criticism, not a civil one!” he said.
Lawyer Tony Buzbee, who filed the go well with, maintained that the allegations are critical and can be litigated in courtroom. “The pleading speaks for itself. It is a very critical matter that can be litigated in courtroom,” he advised AFP.
In the meantime, Sean Combs, who’s already going through intercourse trafficking and racketeering costs, has denied all allegations towards him. Federal prosecutors declare Combs orchestrated a community of coercion involving drug-fueled events and threats of violence. His felony trial is scheduled for Might 2025.
This case provides to the rising wave of authorized battles involving Combs, with over 100 alleged victims reportedly making ready to take authorized motion towards him, in line with Buzbee.
Jay-Z, 55, is a billionaire entrepreneur, producer, and rapper married to international famous person Beyoncé.
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