A 38-year-old Alabama woman, identified as Jane Doe, who accused music icons Jay-Z and Diddy of assaulting her when she was 13, has acknowledged inconsistencies in her account but insists her allegations are true. The woman, who recently refiled her lawsuit to include Jay-Z alongside Diddy, maintains that sharing her story is about seeking justice and inspiring others to speak out.
In her lawsuit, Jane Doe claims the incident occurred in 2000 after she snuck out of her Rochester, New York, home to attend the MTV Video Music Awards. Without a ticket, she said she loitered outside the venue until a limo driver, allegedly working for Diddy, invited her to an after-party at a large white house with a gated driveway.
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Once inside, Jane Doe alleges she was offered a drink that made her feel disoriented before being assaulted in an empty room by Jay-Z and Diddy.
However, discrepancies have emerged in her account. Her father, who she said picked her up that night, has no recollection of driving to New York. Additionally, she claimed to have spoken with musician Benji Madden at the party, but records show he was on tour in the Midwest during that time.
Both Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and Diddy have denied the allegations. Jay-Z labeled the claims as “frivolous,” while Diddy’s legal team called the lawsuit a “shameful money grab.”
Despite these challenges, Jane Doe remains resolute. Her attorney, Tony Buzbee, stated she is willing to take a polygraph test to prove the credibility of her story.
In her own words, Jane Doe expressed her determination: “You should always fight for what happened to you. Advocate for yourself and never let someone else’s actions define your life. I hope my story empowers others to come forward.”
As the case develops, it continues to stir conversations about accountability, memory, and the pursuit of justice in the face of controversy.
