Jay-Z’s extortion lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs lawyer dismissed
A California appeals court has ruled that Jay-Z cannot sue a personal injury attorney for extortion or defamation. The musician’s bid to sue was in response to a lawsuit that accused him of raping a 13-year-old girl. In 2024, Tony Buzbee accused Jay-Z, known legally as Shawn Carter, of raping a child alongside Sean ‘Diddy’ […] The post Jay-Z’s extortion lawsuit against Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs lawyer…
A California appeals court has dismissed Jay-Z's extortion lawsuit against personal injury attorney Tony Buzbee. The musician alleged that Buzbee fabricated claims of rape by Jay-Z against a 13-year-old girl, which were later dropped. However, the appeals court ruled that there was no evidence that Buzbee knowingly made false statements with reckless disregard for their truthfulness. Buzbee expressed satisfaction with the decision, stating he would receive his legal fees and costs.
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