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In a statement refuting rape claims made against him in a civil action, Jay-Z made mention to his wife, Beyoncé, and the couple’s three kids.
The complaint, which was refiled on Sunday, December 8, accused Jay-Z, 55, of raping a 13-year-old girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs in 2000.
The incident allegedly took place at an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty that year, according to the accuser, who has remained nameless and was only known as “Jane Doe.”
Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, made a long, heartfelt statement on Sunday in response to the case. His “only heartbreak is for my family,” the statement, which was given to Us Weekly, refuted the accusations. (Jay-Z and Beyoncé, 43, have been married since 2008. The couple has three children together: Blue Ivy, 12, and twins Sir and Rumi, both 8.)
Up to 50 victims have been reported for Diddy.
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According to Jay-Z’s statement, “My wife and I will have to sit down with our children, one of whom is old enough that her friends will undoubtedly see the press and ask questions about the nature of these claims and explain the cruelty and greed of people.” “I lament the loss of innocence once more. Young children shouldn’t have to go through such things. It is unjust to have to attempt to comprehend unfathomable levels of evil intended to destroy human soul and families.
In addition, the statement mentioned Jay-Z’s “strict codes and honor,” asserting that he works to safeguard all children. Jay-Z said, “You seem to exploit people for personal gain,” in response to Texas-based lawyer Tony Buzbee, who filed the complaint on Sunday after it was first filed in October and only mentioned Diddy’s claimed involvement. The ridiculous accusations you have made against me would be absurd if not for the seriousness of the threat to children, but only your network of conspiracy theorists and fake physicists will believe them.
Us has also requested response from Diddy’s 55-year-old reps.
An unnamed male celebrity sues the lawyer representing Diddy’s accusers for extortion. Buzzbee, Tony
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In his statement, Jay-Z described how he learned about the case and called it a “blackmail attempt.”
“A ‘lawyer’ named Tony Buzbee sent a demand letter, which is a form of extortion, to my lawyer. He had anticipated that the intensity of these accusations and the media attention would lead Jay-Z to want to reach a settlement. “No, sir, it did the exact opposite! I felt compelled to publicly reveal you as the phony that you are. Therefore, no, I won’t give you a single red penny!
The “Hard Knock Life” hitmaker went on to call the accusations “heinous” and mentioned that he had “done a bit of research” on Buzbee, who has claimed to be representing at least 120 of the disgraced mogul’s alleged victims in the past. Buzbee has filed lawsuits on behalf of several of Diddy’s alleged victims.
“I’ve done some research on this lawyer, and it appears that they frequently use these kinds of theatrics!” Jay-Z wrote. I’m not sure how you become such a horrible person, Mr. Buzbee, but I can assure you that I have encountered people like you countless times. I’m more than ready to handle someone of your type. You say that you’re a Marine? You lack pride and dignity, whereas Marines are renowned for their bravery.
According to attorney Tony Buzbee, Diddy demand letters will be used to sue more celebrities. Sent
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According to court documents obtained by CNN, an unidentified male celebrity sued Buzbee and his company last month for “shamelessly attempting to extort exorbitant sums from him or else publicly file wildly false horrific allegations against him.” Jay-Z’s response to the lawsuit follows that action.
Regarding Diddy’s present legal issues, he was arrested on September 16 on suspicion of sex trafficking and racketeering, and he is still being held at Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Center. All of the accusations made against Diddy have been refuted.
