Judge rules Jane Doe can remain anonymous in lawsuit against Jay-Z and Sean 'Diddy' Combs

A U.S. District Judge has ruled that the woman accusing Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs of sexually assaulting her in 2000, when she was 13, can proceed with her lawsuit anonymously under the pseudonym Jane Doe. This decision follows a motion by Jay-Z's legal team to dismiss the case unless the plaintiff revealed her identity.

The allegations, first filed against Combs in October and later amended to include Jay-Z (Shawn Carter), claim the woman was raped after being driven to an afterparty following the MTV Video Music Awards 24 years ago.

Jay-Z's attorney, Alex Spiro, argued that the plaintiff should disclose her identity, stating that Carter "deserves to know the identity of the person" accusing him of "criminal conduct" and "tarnishing a reputation earned over decades." Judge Analisa Torres denied the motion, calling Spiro’s approach “inappropriate” and a “waste of judicial resources.”

"The Court will not fast-track the judicial process merely because counsel demands it," Judge Torres wrote, adding that Spiro failed to allow the required five days for Doe to respond to the motion.

Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing Jane Doe, said, "The coordinated and desperate efforts to attack me as counsel for alleged victims are falling flat."

In a recent interview with NBC News, the accuser acknowledged inconsistencies in her recollection but maintained her allegations against Combs and Jay-Z. "You should always advocate for yourself and be a voice for yourself," said the 38-year-old. "I just hope I can give others the strength to come forward like I came forward."