In his 30-page motion, Spiro dismantles key aspects of the accuser’s account. For instance, the woman claimed the assault occurred at a gated mansion, but records indicate that Jay-Z and Diddy, who is also implicated, were in Manhattan at the time. Additionally, the accuser mentioned specific celebrities at the event, but those individuals did not attend the 2000 VMAs.
Jay-Z, who has categorically denied the allegations, expressed heartbreak over the impact on his family. He remains steadfast in his position, describing the lawsuit as a baseless attempt to harm his reputation.
A heated legal battle
Buzbee has responded by dismissing Spiro’s claims as “desperate” and “frivolous,” asserting that his client’s story has merit. The case has sparked a fiery exchange of accusations between the two legal teams, with Buzbee maintaining that his client deserves her day in court.
Spiro criticized the accuser’s attorney, Tony Buzbee, for failing to properly vet these allegations, calling his actions “grossly deficient” and harmful to Jay-Z’s reputation. He urged the court to impose financial sanctions on Buzbee for his handling of the case.
Jay-Z’s lawyer highlights critical inconsistencies
Further discrepancies include her statement about watching the VMAs on a Jumbotron outside the venue, which New York officials confirm was not set up due to permit issues. The accuser also said her father picked her up that night, but he has no recollection of this and was reportedly hours away in Rochester, New York.
