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Jay-Z’s attorney says rape claim against him is made up: ‘This never happened’

Headline from KVIA El Paso, on the newest of 3 developments

By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Jay-Z’s lawyer Alex Spiro told reporters in New York on Monday that allegations from a woman who has accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting her with Sean “Diddy” Combs back in 2000 are untrue.

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Developments in this update

3 dated developments, oldest first, newest marked. Each is named by one outlet's own headline; open its reports to see every outlet that covered it.

  1. Jay-Z Lawyer Says Jane Doe Accusing Rapper of Rape Must Reveal Her Identity or Drop Lawsuit

    Headline from The Hollywood Reporter ·

  2. Jay-Z says inconsistencies in rape accuser’s story proves her attorney was looking for ‘money and fame’

    Headline from KTVZ Bend ·

  3. Newest

    Jay-Z’s attorney says rape claim against him is made up: ‘This never happened’

    Headline from KVIA El Paso ·

1 report not tied to one development ·

Reports & sources

35 articles, oldest first.

  1. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jay-Z Lawyer Says Jane Doe Accusing Rapper of Rape Must Reveal Her Identity or Drop Lawsuit (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    A lawyer for Jay-Z argued that the woman who accused the rapper of raping her when she was 13 must reveal her identity or drop the lawsuit altogether.

  2. The Guardian

    Jay-Z accuses lawyer behind Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs joint rape allegation of trying to ‘extort exorbitant sums’ (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Rapper says the plaintiff’s attorney has made ‘a terrible error in judgment’ but the opposing side say Jay-Z is ‘orchestrating a conspiracy of harassment’

  3. Fox News

    Jay-Z accused of taking 'improper' steps to expose his rape accuser's identity (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Jay-Z has been accused of improperly requesting to have the identity of his rape accuser revealed. The rap mogul was named in a sexual assault lawsuit Sunday along with Diddy.

  4. NBC4 Washington

    Jay-Z rape accuser comes forward to NBC News, acknowledges inconsistencies in her allegations (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    The woman told NBC News she came forward because “you should always advocate for yourself.” When asked about inconsistencies in her account, she added, “I...

  5. CNN

    Jay-Z says inconsistencies in rape accuser’s story proves her attorney was looking for ‘money and fame’ (opens CNN)

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    CNN's feed description

    Jay-Z is doubling down on his denial that he ever raped a teenage girl alongside Sean “Diddy” Combs, saying that newly revealed inconsistencies in her story prove that her account is not credible.

  6. New York Post

    Jay-Z’s rape accuser admits to inconsistencies in lawsuit, says she ‘made some mistakes’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    The alleged victim had trouble recollecting key details levied against the musician during an interview with NBC News, just days after her lawyer amended a lawsuit against Sean “Diddy” Combs to include Jay-Z – whose real name is Shawn Carter.

  7. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jay-Z Attorney Seeks to Dismiss Rape Accuser’s Suit After Jane Doe Admits to Inconsistencies in Her Recollection (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Jay-Z's lawyer is looking to dismiss a lawsuit accusing the rapper of raping a 13-year-old girl after she admitted to inconsistencies in her allegations.

  8. NBC4 Washington

    Jay-Z speaks out after rape accuser addresses inconsistent allegations (opens NBC4 Washington)

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    NBC4 Washington's feed description

    Jay-Z denied rape allegations and said "true justice is coming" after his accuser addressed inconsistencies in her lawsuit against the rapper and Sean "Diddy"...

  9. Deadline

    Jay-Z Says “True Justice Is Coming” After Rape Accuser Admits To “Mistakes” In Allegations: “This Was Over Before It Began” (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Shawn Carter, known as Jay-Z, is reacting to a new report from his rape accuser where she acknowledges she has "made some mistakes" recalling the allegations.

  10. The Hollywood Reporter

    Jay-Z’s Lawyer Says Rape Case Is “Provably Demonstrably False,” Expects It to Be Dismissed (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    The Hollywood Reporter's feed description

    Jay-Z’s attorney told reporters that the rape case against the rap mogul is “provably demonstrably false and that Jay-Z has no ties to Diddy's case.

  11. Breitbart News

    Lawyer for Jay-Z's Accuser Claims Evidence Is Coming in Sexual Assault Accusations (opens Breitbart News)

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    Breitbart News's feed description

    A lawyer for an accuser of rap mogul Jay-Z is promising that evidence is coming to prove allegations of sexual assault.

  12. Deadline

    Jay-Z Condemns Rape Of Minor Suit As “Sham” That Should Be Dismissed; Plaintiff’s Lawyer Playing Fast & Loose With Facts & Rules, Rapper Says (opens Deadline)

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    Deadline's feed description

    Jay-Z rape case of a minor should be thrown out defense lawyer says, calls whole matter "false" after NBC News interview by plaintiff

  13. New York Post

    Jay-Z’s lawyer eviscerates sex assault accusations, pokes holes in alleged victims’ timeline: ‘Obviously did not rape a child’ (opens New York Post)

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    New York Post's feed description

    An attorney for Jay-Z ripped allegations that the hip-hop mogul raped a 13-year-old girl nearly 25 years ago as not credible, highlighting the growing number of inconsistencies that have surfaced since the lawsuit was filed.

  14. KVIA El Paso

    Jay-Z’s attorney says rape claim against him is made up: ‘This never happened’ (opens KVIA El Paso)

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    KVIA El Paso's feed description

    By Elizabeth Wagmeister and Lauren del Valle, CNN (CNN) — Jay-Z’s lawyer Alex Spiro told reporters in New York on Monday that allegations from a woman who has accused the hip-hop mogul of sexually assaulting her with Sean “Diddy” Combs back in 2000 are untrue.

  15. Local News 8

    Jay-Z's lawyer says accuser's rape claim is 'provably, demonstrably false' (opens Local News 8)

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    Local News 8's feed description

    Associated Press NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney defending Jay-Z against the rape allegation brought against him last week by an unnamed woman outlined a range of evidence Monday that he said showed the accuser’s account to be “provably, demonstrably false.

  16. WHDH Boston

    Jay-Z’s lawyer says accuser’s rape claim is ‘provably, demonstrably false’ - Boston News, Weather, Sports (opens WHDH Boston)

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    WHDH Boston's feed description

    NEW YORK (AP) — An attorney defending Jay-Z against the rape allegation brought against him last week by an unnamed woman outlined a range of

  17. Time

    Jay-Z’s Attorney Claims Rape Allegation ‘Defies Credibility’ (opens Time)

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    Time's feed description

    “Our client remains adamant about her claim,” said the lawyer for the accuser, adding: “Courts exist to resolve factual disputes.”

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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