Judge Rules Jay-Z Rape Accuser Can Stay Anonymous During Early Case Phase
A federal judge has ruled that the woman accusing Jay-Z of sexual assault from 1994 can temporarily maintain her anonymity during legal proceedings.
Judge Analisa Torres based her decision on several key factors:
- The plaintiff's ongoing mental health challenges, including depression, PTSD, and a seizure disorder
- Alleged threats against other victims who filed similar lawsuits against Sean "Diddy" Combs
- The plaintiff's previous anonymous NBC interview about the incident
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The court order notes that this anonymity is temporary and will be revisited as the case progresses, particularly during discovery. The decision cites the Doe v. Delta Airlines case precedent, which required plaintiff identification as trial approached.
The judge also addressed the conduct of both legal teams, particularly criticizing the "inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks" from Carter's lawyers as inappropriate and wasteful of judicial resources.
Key upcoming dates:
- January 10, 2025: Plaintiff's response deadline to Carter's evidence preservation motion
- January 17, 2025: Jay-Z's legal team reply deadline
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Case reference: 1:24-cv-07975
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