Judge Allows Jay-Z Rape Accuser to Maintain Anonymity in Early Case Proceedings
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 cited several key factors in her decision, including:
- The plaintiff's ongoing struggles with depression, PTSD, and seizure disorder
- Claims of threats against other victims who filed similar lawsuits
- The plaintiff's previous anonymous NBC interview about the incident
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The court order references the Doe v. Delta Airlines case as precedent, which required plaintiff identification only as trial approached. Judge Torres emphasized this is an early-stage ruling that will be revisited as the case proceeds, particularly during discovery.
The judge also addressed the confrontational approach of Jay-Z's legal team, calling their "inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks" 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: Deadline for Jay-Z's legal team to reply
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Case reference: 1:24-cv-07975
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