Jay-Z, the iconic rapper and entrepreneur, has strongly denied allegations in an amended lawsuit claiming that he, along with Sean "Diddy" Combs, drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl at a party in 2000. The lawsuit, filed under New York's Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, alleges the assault took place at a party following the MTV Video Music Awards in New York. The accuser, identified as "Jane Doe," alleges she was lured to the party under false pretenses. According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe was dropped off at Radio City Music Hall by a friend and later driven to a private party at a white house by a limousine driver employed by Mr. Combs. At the party, she alleges she was drugged and assaulted. Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, dismissed the allegations in a public statement, calling them a "blackmail attempt." He addressed the attorney representing the plaintiff, Tony Buzbee, saying: "My lawyer received a blackmail attempt, called a demand letter, from a 'lawyer' named Tony Buzbee. What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and the public scrutiny would make me want to settle. No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to expose you for the fraud you are in a VERY public fashion. So no, I will not give you ONE RED PENNY!!" Carter added, "The allegations are so heinous in nature that I implore you (Tony Buzbee) file a criminal complaint, not a civil one!! Whomever would commit such a crime against a minor should be locked away, would you not agree?" Carter also expressed concern about the impact on his family, saying: "My only heartbreak is for my family. My wife and I will have to sit our children down, one of whom is at the age where her friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims, and explain the cruelty and greed of people." Mr. Combs, who faces unrelated sex-trafficking charges and is currently in jail awaiting trial, denied the allegations through his legal team. A statement from his representatives called the lawsuit "the latest in a series of shameless publicity stunts, designed to extract payments from celebrities who fear having lies spread about them, just as lies have been spread about Mr. Combs." The statement emphasized that Mr. Combs is confident in the judicial process and believes it will prove his innocence. Combs is currently facing 30 additional lawsuits, many alleging sexual assault or harassment. The lawsuit describes a chilling series of events in 2000. Jane Doe claims she was approached outside the VMAs by a limousine driver who said she "fit what Diddy was looking for." She alleges she was taken to a party where she observed widespread drug use and was served a drink that made her feel disoriented. According to the lawsuit, Jane Doe went into a room to lie down and was later joined by Mr. Combs, Mr. Carter, and an unnamed female celebrity. The lawsuit alleges that both men sexually assaulted her while the female celebrity watched. Jane Doe claims she fought back and eventually escaped when Mr. Combs paused in surprise. The lawsuit also states that Jane Doe continues to suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder and depression as a result of the alleged assault. She is seeking unspecified damages. Tony Buzbee, the Texas-based attorney representing Jane Doe, has faced criticism from both Carter and Combs. In response, he posted on social media, sharing a picture of himself in military uniform with a caption stating, "I also won't allow anyone to scare my clients into silence. Sunlight is the best disinfectant, and I am quite certain the sun is coming." Buzbee has been involved in several high-profile cases in recent months, many involving allegations against celebrities. Critics have questioned his approach, but Buzbee remains adamant about seeking justice for his clients. As the case moves forward, it highlights the challenges survivors face when bringing allegations against powerful figures. The legal process will determine the validity of the claims, but for now, the public attention underscores the broader discussions about accountability and the treatment of survivors in high-profile cases. Want to listen to ALL of our podcasts AD-FREE? Subscribe through APPLE PODCASTS, and try it for three days free: https://tinyurl.com/ycw626tj Follow Our Other Cases: https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com The latest on The Downfall of Diddy, The Trial of Karen Read, The Murder Of Maddie Soto, Catching the Long Island Serial Killer, Awaiting Admission: BTK’s Unconfessed Crimes, Delphi Murders: Inside the Crime, Chad & Lori Daybell, The Murder of Ana Walshe, Alex Murdaugh, Bryan Kohberger, Lucy Letby, Kouri Richins, Malevolent Mormon Mommys, The Menendez Brothers: Quest For Justice, The Murder of Stephen Smith, The Murder of Madeline Kingsbury, The Murder Of Sandra Birchmore, and much more! Listen at https://www.truecrimetodaypod.com
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