According to court documents, an American woman who previously claimed she was sexually assaulted by rappers Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs when she was 13 years old, withdrew her civil lawsuit against the two men last Friday (local time). The withdrawal marks a significant turn in a case that has garnered considerable attention.
The unidentified woman added Jay-Z (real name Shawn Carter) to her existing lawsuit against Combs in Manhattan federal court last December. She alleged that in 2000, she was assaulted by both rappers after Combs' limousine driver offered to take her to a party following the MTV Music Video Awards. The lawsuit detailed specific instances of alleged abuse, aiming to hold both men accountable for their actions.
Jay-Z vehemently denied the allegations and sought to be dismissed from the lawsuit. He called the woman's decision to withdraw the suit "a victory" and said the "fictional stories" fabricated by her and her lawyers were "ludicrous." He issued a statement on social media saying, "These frivolous, fictional and appalling allegations have been withdrawn." He added, "This civil lawsuit was baseless and destined to go nowhere."
Combs remains in New York awaiting a federal criminal trial on sex trafficking charges. He is also facing a wave of sexual assault lawsuits, many of which have been filed by plaintiff's attorney Tony Buzbee. Buzbee, a Texas-based lawyer, has stated that his law firm represents over 150 men and women who claim they were sexually abused and exploited by Combs. These legal battles continue to unfold, casting a shadow over Combs' career and reputation.
A message has been left with Buzbee seeking comment. The public awaits further statements and developments in this complex legal situation.