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  • January 23, 2025
Woman accusing Jay-Z and Diddy of sexual assault admits she made ‘some mistakes’ but stands by her claims

Woman accusing Jay-Z and Diddy of sexual assault admits she made ‘some mistakes’ but stands by her claims

A woman who has accused Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs of sexually assaulting her when she was 13 has admitted she made “some mistakes” in her memories of the night in question. Despite the inconsistencies in her story, she continues to maintain that her core allegations are true.

The woman in the lawsuitmade these statements during an interview with NBC News. Her charges relate to an alleged incident that occurred 24 years ago at an awards show after-party.

While she acknowledged that her memory of certain events may have discrepancies, she stressed that this does not invalidate her claims. “The inconsistencies in my story do not mean my allegations are false,” she told NBC News.

Her lawyer has claimed that investigations into her claims will continue as they work to gather evidence and build the case. The lawsuit was initially directed Diddy alone, but was amended to include this as well Jay Z as a defendant, accusing both musicians of participating in the alleged assault.

According to NBC News, the woman claimed she drove from her hometown of Rochester, New York, to New York City to attend the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. After the event, Combs“Limousine driver reportedly offered her a ride to an after-party, where she claimed she hooked up with musicians Benji Madden and his brother. However, Madden’s representatives have confirmed that they were on tour in the Midwest during the period in question.

Her father also cast doubt on the woman’s story, stating that he does not remember driving her home after the alleged assault, despite her claims. Additionally, her friend, who reportedly drove her to the awards, has since passed away, further complicating her story.

Lawsuit expands to include Jay-Z’s allegations

Initially, the woman filed a lawsuit Combs alone, claiming she was raped at an afterparty. However, she amended her lawsuit last week to include Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, and accuse him of participating in the attack.

Jay-Z has denied the allegationswhile his attorney Alex Spiro calls accusations incorrect and urges the court to dismiss the case. Spiro criticized Tony Buzbee, the woman’s attorney, saying: “It is mind-boggling that an attorney would not only file such a serious complaint without proper investigation, but make matters worse by further pushing this false story into the press.” spread.”

In response to the claims Jay Z released a statement calling the allegations “false,” and stated, “Real justice is coming… This 1-800 attorney doesn’t know it yet, but it will soon.”

Details of assault claims

The woman’s lawsuit claims that while in a limousine on the way to the after-party, she was asked to sign a non-disclosure agreement and later drank a drink that left her “woozy and light-headed.” She claimed she then went to a bedroom to rest CombsJay-Z and another unnamed celebrity came in and sexually assaulted her.

After escaping, she reportedly fled to a nearby gas station and called for help.

Legal context

This lawsuit is part of a broader legal effort against Diddywhile he remains in custody in New York on federal sex trafficking charges. Combs has pleaded not guilty to charges of coercion and abuse and was denied bail for a third time last month. His trial is scheduled for May.