Jay-Z’s legal team is challenging Tony Buzbee’s conduct in a lawsuit, accusing the attorney of attempting to extort the rapper. In a motion filed by Jay-Z’s lawyer, Alex Spiro, the lawyer claims that Buzbee initially referenced Jay-Z without naming him, and demanded money to keep his identity confidential. When Jay-Z refused, Buzbee allegedly amended the lawsuit to reveal Jay-Z’s name, accusing him of involvement in the alleged rape of a 13-year-old in 2000.
Spiro’s motion points out that NBC News reported discrepancies in the accuser’s story, including inconsistencies about where Jay-Z and Diddy were after the 2000 Video Music Awards, and confusion about the father’s recollection of picking up the accuser after the alleged assault. Furthermore, Spiro argues that Buzbee failed to properly fact-check the story, and his actions are part of a pattern of misconduct, referring to previous allegations where Buzbee was reprimanded in a separate case involving former baseball player Scott Erickson.
Buzbee, who represents several individuals suing Diddy for alleged sex crimes, has dismissed the accusations, calling them “ridiculous.” He also questioned the relevance of past reprimands in this case, and criticized Jay-Z’s legal team for attempting to deflect attention from the issue by making baseless accusations about his firm’s conduct.
Spiro is requesting that the court dismiss the lawsuit against Jay-Z and issue an order to preserve key evidence.
