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Dismissal of Jane Doe's Lawsuit Against Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs

Lawsuit alleging rape by Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs dismissed after plaintiff withdraws case with prejudice, preventing future refiling.

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  1. Woman Drops Lawsuit Accusing Diddy, Jay-Z of Rape

    The woman, and her lawyers acknowledged to NBC News in an interview that there were inconsistencies in her account when the lawsuit was refiled in December to name Jay-Z.

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  2. Woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs of sexual assault drops case

    Given that the lookback window is closing and the Jane Doe's attorneys filed to dismiss the lawsuit with prejudice, Rahmani said the case is "pretty much dead in the water."

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  6. Accuser drops rape lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean Diddy Combs

    While Jay-Z is no longer facing legal action in this case, Mr Combs continues to battle over three dozen civil suits.

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  7. Woman who accused Jay-Z and Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs of rape drops case

    The Doe lawsuit was the only one to name Carter as a defendant, and he had vociferously denied the woman’s claims.

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  9. The Rape Lawsuit Against Jay-Z and Diddy Has Been Dismissed

    The suit was dismissed with prejudice, which means that it can’t be re-filed.

    The Rape Lawsuit Against Jay-Z and Diddy Has Been Dismissed

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The civil lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs, brought by Jane Doe claiming they raped her at a 2000 after-party, has been dismissed. The anonymous plaintiff's lawyer, Tony Buzbee, voluntarily withdrew the suit, which was dismissed "with prejudice," barring future refiling. Jay-Z labeled the dismissal a 'victory,' dismissing the allegations as 'frivolous.' While Jay-Z is no longer facing legal action from this case, Combs continues to confront over three dozen civil suits and a criminal trial on federal racketeering and sex trafficking charges set for May 2025. Both celebrities persist in denying all allegations.

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