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Accuser Recants Jay-Z Rape Claims in Court Declaration

By Drooid · Sep 25, 2026, 10:52 PM UTC · How we work

Summary

Jane Doe Recants

Jane Doe filed a sworn declaration recanting her rape allegations against rapper Shawn Carter (Jay-Z).
Doe said she never met Carter and apologized for false claims, receiving no compensation.
The declaration was filed in Manhattan federal court on September 24, 2026.
Carter’s malicious-prosecution suit against attorney Tony Buzbee was moved for dismissal and sanctions on January 8, 2026.

Summary

Jane Doe Discloses

Jane Doe disclosed her mental-health conditions to her lawyers before they filed the suit.
She first contacted the attorneys after responding to a Facebook ad seeking Sean Combs assault victims.
Tony Buzbee gave Doe $1,000 cash for herself and family before an NBC News interview.
Her lawyers provided $1,200 cash for travel and meals when she flew to Houston for the interview.

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Historical Context

The 1997 civil verdict that held O.J. Simpson liable for Nicole Brown and Ron Goldman's deaths and ordered $33.5 million in damages highlighted how false or disputed claims can generate massive payouts. That precedent echoes the 2026 Manhattan case where rapper Shawn Carter sued attorney Tony Buzbee after Jane Doe withdrew rape accusations, prompting courts to revisit defamation and malicious-prosecution standards.

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Jane Doe Recants

Jane Doe filed a sworn declaration recanting her rape allegations against rapper Shawn Carter (Jay-Z).
Doe said she never met Carter and apologized for false claims, receiving no compensation.
The declaration was filed in Manhattan federal court on September 24, 2026.
Carter’s malicious-prosecution suit against attorney Tony Buzbee was moved for dismissal and sanctions on January 8, 2026.

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