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Judge Reopens Jay-Z's Extortion Case Amid New Evidence

3/27/2025

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A California judge has reopened Jay-Z's extortion case against attorney Tony Buzbee, prompted by fresh evidence from a conversation with the Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z and Sean Combs of rape. The judge's preliminary ruling hints at the validity of Jay-Z's defamation and extortion claims, with a crucial hearing set for April 7.

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A California judge has reopened Jay-Z's extortion case against attorney Tony Buzbee, prompted by fresh evidence from a conversation with the Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z and Sean Combs of rape. The judge's preliminary ruling hints at the validity of Jay-Z's defamation and extortion claims, with a crucial hearing set for April 7.