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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Kevin E G Perry

Jay-Z files for dismissal of sexual assault lawsuit over ‘inconsistencies’ in accuser’s claims

Jay-Z has filed a motion to dismiss the ongoing sexual assault lawsuit against him.

A federal lawsuit refiled on December 8 last year alleged that Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, sexually assaulted a “Jane Doe” plaintiff during an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.

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