Content Warning: This article contains graphic details about sexual assault.
A woman identified as Jane Doe who previously accused Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault has now added Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) to her lawsuit, claiming she was also assaulted by him at the same party.
In the amended lawsuit filed Sunday, NBC News reported that the unnamed woman said the assault occurred after she arrived at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000. The woman who first filed the lawsuit against Combs in October claims she was 13 years old. years old when the attack happened.
When she arrived at the party, the woman said she signed a document that she believed was a nondisclosure agreement, the report said. The lawsuit states that after consuming a drink that was offered to her at the party, the woman “became dizzy, dizzy and numb.” [like] she had to lie down.” Shortly after finding a bedroom to rest in, the document states that Jay-Z and Combs entered the room and took turns raping her while an unknown female celebrity looked on.
The lawsuit goes on to say that Doe hit Combs in the neck, which prevented him from forcing her to perform oral sex. After the alleged assault, the anonymous accuser “packed her clothes” and left the party.
“Combs was allowed to behave in this manner for years without consequence,” the lawsuit says, according to USA Today. “He believes he is above the law. It’s not him. His close friend Shawn Carter was at Combs’ side during many such incidents… Both perpetrators must be brought to justice.”
On Sunday evening, Jay-Z released a lengthy statement under his company Roc Nation’s Blackmail” accused.
“My attorney received an extortion attempt, a so-called demand letter, from a ‘lawyer’ named Tony Buzbee,” Jay-Z wrote. “What he had calculated was the nature of these allegations and public scrutiny would lead me to agree. No sir, it had the opposite effect! It made me want to VERY publicly expose you for the fraud you are perpetrating. So no, I won’t give you a red penny!!”
Jay-Z is the first celebrity to be accused of sexual assault involving Combs, and it most likely won’t be the last.
Jay-Z continued, “These allegations are so heinous that I am asking you to file a criminal complaint, not a civil complaint!! Whoever would commit such a crime against a minor should be imprisoned, don’t you agree?”
After responding to the allegations, Jay-Z’s legal team filed a motion Monday morning asking the plaintiff to reveal her identity. According to TMZ, the documents state that the Brooklyn rapper has built an “impeccable reputation” and has never been accused of or committed any sexual misconduct.
In recent months, Buzbee has filed multiple lawsuits against Combs. Back in October, he held a press conference in which he announced that 120 people had reported allegations against the rapper, ranging from violent sexual assault or rape, facilitated sex with a controlled substance, distribution of video recordings and sexual abuse of minors .
Prior to Carter’s public statement, CNN reported that plaintiffs’ attorneys had contacted his legal team and requested “mediation to resolve this matter.” Instead, the lawsuit alleges that Jay-Z responded to the request by “orchestrating a conspiracy of harassment, bullying and intimidation against Plaintiff’s attorneys, their families, associates and former employees, in order to deter Plaintiff from doing so.” from mentioning Jay-Z by name here.” ”
Jay-Z questioned Buzbee’s integrity as a former Marine and said in his statement that his heart breaks for his family over the allegations. “My wife and I will have to sit down with our children, one of whom is of the age when their friends will surely see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims and explain people’s cruelty and greed,” he wrote.
In addition, he extended his support to victims affected by public scrutiny and discourse. “My heart and support go out to the real victims in the world who watch their lives being disguised for profit by this ambulance chaser in a cheap suit,” he continued.
Conspiracy theory debate and fandom bickering should not be a response to victims speaking out about the abuse they have suffered.
In response, Buzbee shared a picture of himself on Instagram as “Weapon Platoon Leader, Alpha Company, First Battalion, Fourth Marines,” accompanied by a caption in which he claimed he and his family were being harassed. He claims that numerous people, including colleagues, associates and acquaintances, were contacted to discredit him and silence his client.
“Despite a coordinated and aggressive action that included harassing my children, contacting my clients and former clients to encourage them to sue me, contacting my colleagues or former employees and asking if I was “abusing” them “, and showing up at my current employees was one of them. I’m still THAT guy.”
Buzbee’s caption continued: “I will not be bullied or intimidated.” People will see through this attempt to discredit me and my clients and the truth will come out. I also won’t allow anyone to silence my clients.”
Jay-Z is the first celebrity to be accused of sexual assault involving Combs, and it most likely won’t be the last. While all eyes are on these two prominent figures, it is important not to lose sight of the victims affected by the ongoing discourse. In situations involving sexual misconduct or domestic violence, the public reaction tends to be desensitized to the claims of victims and insensitive to the seriousness of these allegedly cruel acts.
The debate over conspiracy theories and the feuding between fandoms should not be a reaction to victims speaking out about the abuse they have suffered. As the case continues to unfold, it is imperative for people to approach conspiracies with empathy and create a space for survivors to continue to come forward with their stories.
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