Judge Allows Jay-Z Accuser to Stay Anonymous in Legal Battle

A New York judge has granted the woman accusing Jay-Z of raping her as a teenager permission to remain anonymous for now. In court documents filed Thursday, Judge Analisa Torres ruled the plaintiff, referred to as "Jane Doe," could proceed anonymously at this stage. However, she noted the decision could change as the case progresses.

The judge criticized Jay-Z's lawyer, Alex Spiro, for his combative approach and attempts to expedite the case. Spiro had requested the court to force the accuser to reveal her identity or dismiss the case entirely.

The accuser’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, supported the judge's ruling and dismissed Spiro’s efforts to discredit him. The plaintiff initially sued Diddy in October, alleging she was raped at a 2000 VMA after-party when she was 13. She recently amended the lawsuit, naming Jay-Z as the alleged perpetrator while keeping another celebrity’s identity private.

Jay-Z has denied the accusations, accusing Buzbee and his client of attempting to extort him. Meanwhile, Diddy’s lawyers labeled the lawsuits as baseless publicity stunts and reiterated their client’s innocence.

Jay-Z’s legal team has yet to comment on the recent ruling.