Rape Allegations Rock the Music Industry: The Stunning Claims Against Jay-Z and Diddy That Could Change Everything

A judge has ruled that the woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexual assault when she was 13 can proceed with her lawsuit anonymously, at least for the time being. This decision was made by New York Judge Analisa Torres on Thursday.

Judge Torres also criticized the legal team representing Jay-Z (whose real name is Shawn Carter) for their aggressive and inflammatory tactics. According to a court order obtained by Variety, Torres noted that since Carter’s attorney joined the case seventeen days ago, they have filed numerous motions and letters aimed at discrediting the accuser’s lawyer, Tony Buzbee. Torres described these actions as “inappropriate, a waste of judicial resources, and unlikely to benefit his client [Jay-Z].”

The accuser Jane Doe, filed her lawsuit in October and will remain anonymous during litigation. However, she may still be required to reveal her identity later in the proceedings.

Carter’s lawyers have dismissed Jane Doe’s allegations and her lawyer’s actions as “shameless publicity stunts” designed to extort money from celebrities by spreading false accusations. They alleged that Buzbee is attempting to blackmail their client into settling the claims.

Alex Spiro, a lawyer for Carter, recently requested that the judge dismiss Carter from the lawsuit. He cited an NBC News report indicating that Jane Doe had admitted to inconsistencies and impossibilities in her allegations. Spiro’s team has also publicly referred to Buzbee as a “1-800 lawyer” motivated by financial gain and fame.

Representatives for Carter did not immediately respond to Variety’s request for comment.

Jane Doe alleges that in 2000, while living in Rochester, she traveled to New York City where she befriended a limousine driver who took her to an after-party for the MTV Music Awards. There, she claims she was raped by Carter and Combs.

Combs has been held in a Brooklyn jail since September and will remain there until his trial begins in May.