Judge Allows Jay-Z Rape Accuser to Maintain Anonymity in Initial Legal Phase
A federal judge has ruled that the woman accusing Jay-Z of sexual assault from 1994 can temporarily maintain her anonymity during legal proceedings.
Judge Analisa Torres cited several key factors in her decision, including:
- The plaintiff's ongoing mental health struggles, including depression, PTSD, and seizure disorder
- Alleged threats against other victims who filed similar lawsuits against Sean "Diddy" Combs
- The plaintiff's previous anonymous NBC interview about the incident
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The court order notes this anonymity is temporary and will be reassessed as the case progresses, particularly during discovery. The decision cites the Doe v. Delta Airlines case precedent, which required plaintiff identification as trial approached.
Judge Torres also addressed the conduct of Tony Buzbee, the plaintiff's attorney, warning against "inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks" that waste judicial resources.
Key upcoming dates:
- January 10, 2025: Deadline for plaintiff's response to Carter's evidence preservation motion
- January 17, 2025: Deadline for Jay-Z's legal team to reply
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Case Number: 1:24-cv-07975
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