Jay-Z asks California appeals court to rehear case after accuser recants

Jay-Z asks California appeals court to rehear case after accuser recants

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Rapper Shawn Carter asked a California appeals court to rehear the dismissal of his extortion and defamation suit against Texas attorney Tony Buzbee, citing a sworn recantation by Jane Doe, the woman who had previously accused him of rape. Rolling Stone reported that Doe filed a sworn declaration stating she had never met Carter and that her earlier rape allegations were false, leading to the case’s dismissal. Page Six noted that she also issued an apology to Carter and his family in the Manhattan federal court filing.

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Jane Doe Shawn "Jay-Z" Carter Tony Buzbee James Blair Newman, Jr.

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Manhattan Federal Court, New York, United States Texas, United States California, United States

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September 28, 2026
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Jay-Z seeks appellate rehearing after accuser recants rape allegations
Jay-Z seeks appellate rehearing after accuser recants rape allegations

rollingstone.com • 28 Sep 19:32

Shawn Carter has asked a California appeals court to revisit a dismissal of his extortion and defamation suit against attorney Tony Buzbee, citing a sworn recantation by the woman who previously accused him of rape.

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September 26, 2026
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Accuser retracts Jay-Z rape allegations and apologizes to rapper and family
Accuser retracts Jay-Z rape allegations and apologizes to rapper and family

Page Six • 26 Sep 14:19

The woman who previously claimed Jay-Z raped her as a teenager has withdrawn her accusations in a Manhattan federal court filing and issued an apology to the artist and his family.

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September 25, 2026
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Former Jay-Z accuser withdraws allegations, calls them false
Former Jay-Z accuser withdraws allegations, calls them false

NBC News • 25 Sep 19:06

The woman who had accused rapper Jay-Z of rape in 2000 recanted her claims, stating they were false and apologizing to the artist.

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Accuser of Jay-Z Recants Allegations of Assault
Accuser of Jay-Z Recants Allegations of Assault

NPR • 25 Sep 16:14

A woman who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault has retracted her claims, stating they were false in a recent court declaration.

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Jane Doe Recants Allegations Against Jay-Z, Declares Claims False
Jane Doe Recants Allegations Against Jay-Z, Declares Claims False

rollingstone.com • 25 Sep 04:42

The woman who sued Jay-Z for sexual assault has filed a sworn declaration stating she never met the rapper and that her accusations were unfounded, prompting a dismissal of the case.

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