A federal judge has approved Jay-Z's request to file a dismissal motion in an ongoing sexual assault lawsuit filed by an anonymous Jane Doe plaintiff. The case centers on allegations of assault that reportedly occurred when the plaintiff was 13 years old.

Key Developments:

• Jay-Z has consistently denied the allegations and previously attempted to reveal the accuser's identity
• The rapper was officially served with the lawsuit last month
• His legal team argues the case is time-barred under multiple statutes

Legal Arguments for Dismissal:

1. The Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act cannot apply as it was enacted three months after the alleged incident
2. The alleged incident location falls outside New York City boundaries, which affects jurisdiction
3. The case is time-barred under New York's Child Victims Act

Court Timeline:

• February 6th: Deadline for Jay-Z to file dismissal motion
• February 28th: Deadline for plaintiff's opposition papers
• March 14th: Deadline for Jay-Z's reply

The plaintiff's attorney, who represents over 200 alleged Diddy victims, argues that Jay-Z's dismissal arguments are "unpersuasive" and "contrary to the law's primary intention" of helping victims seek civil remedies.

Case reference: 1:24-cv-07975

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