Jay-Z and Sean Combs. Picture: Michael loccisano, Jemal Countess/Getty Photos through AFP
A lady who accused hip-hop stars Sean “Diddy” Combs and Jay-Z of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 dropped her civil lawsuit on Friday, Feb. 14, courtroom data confirmed.
Jay-Z — actual title: Shawn Carter — was accused in December of raping the lady with Combs at a celebration following the MTV Video Music Awards in September of 2000.
The doc filed with the US District Courtroom for the Southern District of New York claims the accuser “hereby offers discover that the above-captioned motion is voluntarily dismissed, with prejudice”—that means the swimsuit can’t be refiled.
It was not instantly clear if the celebs had reached a settlement with the lady, who has not been recognized.
However 55-year-old billionaire Jay-Z welcomed the closure of the case, which he slammed as “frivolous, fictitious and appalling.”
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“This civil swimsuit was with out advantage and by no means going wherever. The fictional story they created was laughable, if not for the seriousness of the claims,” he mentioned in an announcement.
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“I’d not want this expertise on anybody. The trauma that my spouse, my youngsters, family members and I’ve endured can by no means be dismissed.”
The criticism mentioned Combs and Carter — who’s married to pop celebrity Beyonce — took turns assaulting the plaintiff as one other superstar stood by and watched.
“Many others had been current on the after occasion, however did nothing to cease the assault,” it went on.
“Carter has been with Combs throughout many such situations described herein. Each perpetrators should face justice.”
Combs, additionally 55, has individually been charged with intercourse trafficking and racketeering. Federal prosecutors allege that he sexually abused ladies and coerced them into drug-fueled intercourse events utilizing threats and violence.
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He has denied all fees, and his felony trial is presently slated to start on Might 5.
