The woman accusing Jay-Z (Shawn Carter) and Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexual assault has acknowledged discrepancies in her account of the alleged incident 24 years ago. In an interview with NBC News, the Alabama woman, identified as Jane Doe, admitted to "some mistakes" in her recollection while maintaining the veracity of her accusations against the two rap moguls.
Among the inconsistencies noted is a discrepancy regarding her father picking her up after the alleged assault, which he doesn't recall. Another involves a claim of speaking with a celebrity at the after-party where the alleged assault occurred, but that individual has stated they weren't in New York at the time.
Court documents indicate the woman attended a VMAs after-party after being denied entry to the main awards show at Radio City Music Hall. Jay-Z has vehemently denied the allegations, calling them a fabrication and criticizing the accuser's attorney, Tony Buzbee. He expressed confidence in the truth prevailing.
Buzbee, who has filed multiple lawsuits against Combs, stands by his client, emphasizing her distress and willingness to undergo a polygraph test. He stated that his firm thoroughly vets claims and is continuing to gather corroborating evidence. Jay-Z's attorney, Alex Spiro, criticized Buzbee for filing the complaint without proper vetting and promoting the story in the press, calling the lawsuit a "frivolous case" and a "shameful money grab." Spiro has filed a motion to dismiss the case and requested that the woman's anonymity be revoked.
Jane Doe, now 38, explained her decision to come forward, stating the importance of advocating for oneself and hoping to empower others. The lawsuit alleges that after feeling unwell at the after-party, she went to lie down in a room where Combs, Jay-Z, and another woman entered. She claims both men then raped her.
The initial lawsuit, filed in October, accused Combs of the rape. Jay-Z was added as a defendant in December. Jay-Z's legal team has characterized the lawsuit as an extortion attempt and filed a motion to dismiss it.
