A federal judge has approved Jay-Z's request to file a dismissal motion in an ongoing sexual assault lawsuit filed by an anonymous Jane Doe plaintiff. The case centers around allegations of assault that allegedly occurred when the plaintiff was 13 years old.

Key developments in the case:

• Jay-Z has until February 6th to file the formal dismissal motion
• The plaintiff has until February 28th to submit opposition papers
• Jay-Z's reply deadline is set for March 14th

The rapper's legal team argues the case should be dismissed because:

1. The action is time-barred under the Victims of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, which was enacted three months after the alleged incident
2. The alleged incident location falls outside New York City boundaries, making the law inapplicable
3. The suit is time-barred under New York's Child Victims Act

The plaintiff's attorney, who represents over 200 alleged Diddy victims, contends these arguments contradict the law's intention to help victims seek civil remedies. They also argue that Jay-Z's motion is procedurally improper as it relies on evidence outside the pleadings before discovery has begun.

This development follows Jay-Z's unsuccessful attempt to reveal the accuser's identity, who currently remains anonymous per court ruling.

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