Jay-Z accused of raping 13-year-old; lawyer calls claims 'demonstrably false'
What's the story
Hip-hop icon Jay-Z's (real name Shawn Carter) attorney Alex Spiro has strongly denied the recent sexual assault allegations against his client.
Speaking at a press conference at Roc Nation offices in New York City on Monday (US time), Spiro called the claims "all a fantasy."
He added confidently, "We expect the case to be dismissed. If it's not, we expect this all to crumble."
Defense strategy
Spiro presented evidence to refute the allegations
Spiro used a PowerPoint presentation to guide reporters through the timeline of the allegations, which he argued are "demonstrably false."
He stressed that none of the details in the accuser's lawsuit are accurate because "this never happened."
The attorney strongly added, "When something isn't real and when something doesn't happen, you're going to get the details wrong because you weren't really there."
Admission
Accuser admitted to inconsistencies in the original story
The accuser, who has been named Jane Doe, accused Jay-Z and incarcerated rapper Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting her at an afterparty for the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards when she was only 13.
In a recent interview with NBC News, Doe admitted inconsistencies in her original story but stood by her rape accusation against Carter.
Spiro, in response to this admission, reiterated that the allegations are not just inconsistent but completely false.
Plausibility check
Spiro questioned the plausibility of Doe's account
Spiro disputed the credibility of Doe's story, especially her assertion that a limo driver, who supposedly worked for Combs, took her to an afterparty.
The attorney noted that the limo line at Radio City Music Hall, where the MTV event was held, was blocked off and guarded by police.
He also showed photographs of Carter, Combs, and other celebrities at a VMA afterparty in NYC to further dispute the plausibility of Doe's story.
Legal action
Accusations of extortion and plans for case dismissal
Spiro had earlier accused Doe's attorney, Tony Buzbee, of trying to extort Carter.
Responding to the allegations, Buzbee had called them "baseless," adding that courts exist to resolve such disputes.
Nevertheless, Spiro stands firm on his accusations against Buzbee and plans to ask the court to dismiss the case.
He also plans to seek disciplinary action against Buzbee and his team for their role in these allegations against Carter.