An Alabama woman alleging she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs at age 13 can proceed anonymously in her lawsuit. Judge Analisa Torres granted anonymity for the early stages of the litigation, but the woman may be required to reveal her identity later. The judge also criticized Jay-Z's lawyer for inappropriate conduct. Combs is currently jailed awaiting trial on federal sex trafficking charges and faces numerous other lawsuits from Buzbee, who alleges abuse at parties across the U.S.
NEW YORK — An Alabama woman who says she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs when she was 13 can proceed anonymously, for now, in her lawsuit against the rap moguls, a judge ruled Thursday.
The Manhattan jurist said the woman can proceed anonymously at this early stage of the litigation, but she may be required to reveal her identity at a later date, if the case proceeds. That would allow defense lawyers to collect facts necessary to prepare for trial. Torres also cited “substantial interest” from the public.
The lawsuits allege many individuals were abused at parties in New York, California and Florida after receiving drug-laced drinks. Alex Spiro, a lawyer for Jay-Z, asked the judge to dismiss the entertainer from the woman’s lawsuit and he requested a hearing on the case for the day after he made his requests in writing on Dec. 18.
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