Jay-Z Issued A Fiery Statement In Response To The Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Him Being Dropped
This story contains mention of sexual assault.
You probably remember that, late last year, a legal complaint was filed alleging that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs drugged and raped a 13-year-old girl in 2000.
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NPR reports that, according to legal documents that were filed on Friday, Feb. 15, the lawsuit has been dismissed against Jay-Z and Diddy. Moreover, the filing notes that the dismissal was filed “with prejudice,” meaning that the alleged victim is not allowed to re-file the lawsuit.
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In a statement, Jay-Z referred to the dismissal as a “victory” and referred to the allegations as “frivolous, fictitious and appalling.”
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“This civil suit was without merit and never going anywhere,” he wrote. “The fictional tale they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims. I would not wish this experience on anyone. The trauma that my wife, my children, my loved ones and I have endured can never be dismissed.”
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In the statement, Jay-Z also referred to the alleged victim’s lawyer Tony Buzbee as a “1-800 lawyer.” “When they quickly realize that the money grab is going to fail, they get to walk away with no repercussions,” he added. “The system has failed.”
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“The court must protect victims, OF COURSE, while with the same ethical responsibility, the courts must protect the innocent from being accused without a shred of evidence. May the truth prevail for all victims and those falsely accused equally.”
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