Judge Rules Rape Accuser in Jay-Z Case Can Temporarily Keep Anonymity
A federal judge has ruled that the woman accusing Jay-Z of sexual assault can temporarily maintain her anonymity in court proceedings. The alleged incident occurred when the plaintiff was 13 years old.
Judge Analisa Torres cited several key factors in her decision:
- The plaintiff's ongoing trauma, including depression, PTSD, and seizure disorder
- Alleged threats against other victims who filed similar lawsuits against Sean Combs
- The plaintiff's previous anonymous NBC interview about the incident
The ruling specifies this anonymity is temporary, with Judge Torres noting the "balance of these factors will certainly shift as this case proceeds, especially if and when the parties engage in discovery."
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The judge also addressed allegations against Tony Buzbee, the Jane Doe's attorney, criticizing "combative motions containing inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks" as inappropriate and wasteful of judicial resources.
Key Deadlines:
- January 10, 2025: Plaintiff must respond to Carter's motion for evidence preservation
- January 17, 2025: Jay-Z's legal team's reply deadline
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The case reference is 1:24-cv-07975, with the court citing Doe v. Delta Airlines, Inc., 310 F.R.D. 222, 226 (S.D.N.Y. 2015) as precedent for anonymous plaintiffs identifying themselves as cases approach trial.
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