Jay-Z Sues Former Rape Accuser and Her Lawyers Over Alleged False Claims

The lawsuit accuses Jane Doe and attorneys Tony Buzbee and David Fortney of fabricating allegations for financial gain, following the dismissal of a previous case.

Jay-Z has filed a defamation lawsuit in Alabama against Jane Doe and her lawyers, Tony Buzbee and David Fortney, claiming the rape allegations were knowingly false and malicious.
The lawsuit alleges that Jane Doe admitted to Jay-Z's representatives that he did not assault her and that Buzbee pressured her to pursue the claims for financial gain.
Jay-Z argues the previous lawsuit, which was dismissed in February, caused harm to his reputation, emotional distress, and financial losses exceeding $20 million for his company, Roc Nation.
Buzbee denies the allegations, stating that Jane Doe stands by her claims and accusing Jay-Z's investigators of harassment and intimidation tactics.
The lawsuit seeks a jury trial and damages, aiming to hold the defendants accountable for what Jay-Z's legal team describes as a calculated extortion attempt.