Jay-Z Fights Sexual Assault Claims, Points to Major Inconsistencies in Accuser's Story
Jay-Z is seeking dismissal of a sexual assault lawsuit, citing significant inconsistencies in the accuser's testimony. The case involves allegations from a woman who claims she was assaulted at a VMAs afterparty in 2000 when she was 13 years old.
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Key points in Jay-Z's dismissal request:
- The accuser's father doesn't recall picking her up after the alleged incident
- Location discrepancies between the plaintiff's description and documented events
- A non-party celebrity denies being present at the described afterparty
The lawsuit was initially filed against Diddy and later amended to include Jay-Z (originally identified as "Celebrity A"). The accuser, now 38, maintains her allegations despite the contradictions highlighted in an NBC News interview.
Jay-Z's legal team argues that "basic facts in her narrative – the who, what, when, and where – are wrong." They contend that allowing the case to proceed would harm Carter's reputation and "silence the voices of true victims."
Attorney Tony Buzbee, representing the plaintiff, defends his client's account, explaining that some inconsistencies, such as her father's memory, can be attributed to the passage of time.
The case remains pending as the court considers Jay-Z's motion to dismiss. The 24-time Grammy winner continues to have NFL support while simultaneously dealing with separate paternity claims.
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