Background of the Allegations

In a series of recent events, new recordings have surfaced regarding the allegations made by a woman, referred to as Jane Doe, against Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs. The accusations originated from an incident Doe claims occurred during a 2000 MTV Video Music Awards afterparty when she was just 13 years old.

Details from the Recording

ABC News obtained recordings made by private investigators in which Doe can be heard stating that Jay-Z was present at the party but did not partake in any sexual misconduct. When questioned directly, Doe affirmed, “He was there, but he didn’t have anything to do with any sexual acts towards you?” She responded with a clear “Yeah.”

Claims of Coercion

During the recordings, Doe also suggested that her attorney, Tony Buzbee, encouraged her to involve Jay-Z in her claims. She stated, “He was the one that kind of pushed me towards going forward with him, with Jay-Z,” to which the investigator acknowledged her statement.

In response, Buzbee characterized Doe’s claims of coercion as false. He asserted in a statement to ABC News, “As far as the suggestion that I pushed Jane Doe to bring a case against Jay-Z, that is a blatant lie that is directly contrary to all the documentary evidence.” Additionally, he provided another recording in which Doe reportedly denied ever claiming that Jay-Z did not assault her.

Withdrawal of the Lawsuit

In a significant turn, Doe withdrew her lawsuit with prejudice in February, which bars her from refiling in the future. In her declaration, she expressed feelings of intimidation and fear stemming from the private investigators involved in the case.

Defense from Jay-Z’s Legal Team

Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, refuted the idea that the investigators were sent to coerce or intimidate Doe. He stated that she participated in the discussions willingly, ultimately affirming that “under no circumstances did Mr. Carter do this.”

Legal Actions by Jay-Z

Following these developments, Jay-Z has initiated two defamation lawsuits against both Jane Doe and her attorneys, Buzbee and David Fortney. The lawsuits claim substantial financial losses for Jay-Z’s company, Roc Nation, allegedly amounting to $20 million since the allegations emerged. In one suit, filed in Los Angeles, he describes the accusations as part of an “evil conspiracy” aimed at securing a financial settlement based on falsehoods.

Conclusion and Further Information

For further details, viewers can watch ABC News’s full report on this evolving story. The FADER has also reached out to Tony Buzbee for additional comments.