Jay-Z has been cleared of allegations in a now-dismissed lawsuit after newly surfaced audio evidence confirmed that the accuser, identified as “Jane Doe,” admitted her claims were fabricated at the direction of her attorney, Tony Buzbee.
The revelations, first reported by ABC News and extensively covered by AmericanLawReporter.com, come as Buzbee faces mounting legal troubles, including a ban from practicing law in the Southern District of New York.
Audio Evidence Proves Jay-Z’s Innocence
Private investigators hired to look into the case recorded a conversation with Jane Doe, in which she admitted that Jay-Z did not sexually assault her at an MTV Video Music Awards after-party in 2000.
When asked if the rapper had any involvement in the alleged incident, she clearly responded, “Yeah,” confirming he was merely present but did not engage in any misconduct.
Further, Jane Doe confirmed that Buzbee pressured her into naming Jay-Z in the lawsuit for financial gain.
“He was the one that kind of pushed me towards going forward with him, with Jay-Z,” she stated when questioned by investigators. Despite this, Buzbee maintains his innocence and has submitted a separate recording where Jane Doe denies making these statements, claiming she felt “intimidated” by the investigators’ questioning.
Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, dismissed these claims, asserting that Jane Doe voluntarily revealed the truth.
Tony Buzbee Barred from Practicing in the Southern District of New York
As reported by AmericanLawReporter.com, Buzbee has been formally barred from practicing law in the Southern District of New York due to procedural violations and alleged professional misconduct. His disbarment follows his controversial handling of the lawsuit against Jay-Z and music mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs.
In December 2024, Buzbee filed a lawsuit accusing Jay-Z and Diddy of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at an MTV after-party in 2000. The allegations, widely condemned by Jay-Z’s legal team as “defamatory and frivolous,” drew extensive media scrutiny. Roc Nation, Jay-Z’s entertainment company, characterized the lawsuit as an “extortion attempt.”
However, in a surprising move, Buzbee voluntarily dismissed the case with prejudice on February 14, 2025, preventing it from ever being refiled. Legal analysts noted that this dismissal signified a major victory for Jay-Z, as it affirmed the baseless nature of the allegations.
AmericanLawReporter.com has also highlighted additional reasons behind Buzbee’s legal troubles. Reports indicate that he failed to obtain the required court approval before submitting his application to practice in the Southern District of New York. Following a review of his procedural missteps and conduct, the Committee on Grievances took disciplinary action, leading to his prohibition from the district.
Legal and Reputational Fallout for Buzbee
Jay-Z’s legal team has accused Buzbee of attempting to strong-arm high-profile defendants into settlements by leveraging false allegations.
“If this kind of misconduct were allowed to continue unchecked, the integrity of our justice system would be at risk,” Spiro stated. “Thankfully, the court’s actions ensure accountability.”
As part of his disciplinary action, Buzbee must disclose the court’s denial letter in any future application to practice law within the district.
With this new evidence, Jay-Z appears to have definitively cleared his name, while his former accuser’s credibility is in shambles. Meanwhile, Tony Buzbee’s disbarment in New York underscores the severe consequences of unethical legal tactics. AmericanLawReporter.com will continue to provide updates on any further legal developments surrounding this case.
