Attorney Alex Spiro continues to defend Jay-Z against accusations of sexual assault stemming from a lawsuit also naming Sean "Diddy" Combs. The lawsuit, filed by an unnamed woman, alleges the assault occurred when she was 13 years old. Spiro, speaking at Roc Nation headquarters, insists the claims against Jay-Z are unequivocally false, citing inconsistencies in the accuser's account highlighted in a recent NBC News interview where she admitted to making "some mistakes."
Spiro emphasizes these discrepancies are substantial and point to the fabricated nature of the allegations. He argues that individuals constructing false narratives often maintain the core story but falter on the specifics. "When something isn’t real…you’re going to get the details wrong because you weren’t really there," Spiro stated, according to The Hollywood Reporter. He further asserts the alleged events were "not possible" because "this never happened."
Spiro conveyed Jay-Z's distress over the situation, highlighting the rapper's concern about the impact on his family and the potential deterrent effect on genuine victims of sexual assault. Spiro also addressed Jay-Z's relationship with Combs, clarifying their connection as purely professional and denying any deeper association. He dismissed claims linking Jay-Z to Combs' case as fiction. Regarding the accuser's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, Spiro stated the matter "is going to be dealt with."
The accuser, identified as Jane Doe, while acknowledging inaccuracies in her initial account, maintains the core allegation against Jay-Z. Some of the discrepancies include her father's inability to corroborate picking her up after the alleged assault and an unnamed celebrity's denial of being present at the after-party. Jay-Z, in a statement to Fox News Digital, reiterated his denial and criticized Buzbee's handling of the case.
Buzbee, in response, affirmed his commitment to his client and outlined the steps taken to vet her claims, including a proposed polygraph test. He emphasized the distress the situation has caused his client, citing seizures and the need for medical treatment. He further maintained the accuser's steadfast belief in the truth of her allegations. Buzbee reiterated his client's stance in a statement to The Associated Press, emphasizing the role of the courts in resolving factual disputes.
