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

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Jay-Z fights back against 'sham' rape lawsuit, accusing plaintiff's lawyer of shady tactics and distorting the facts.
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  • Jay-Z is seeking to have the 23-year-old case against him and Sean 'Diddy' Combs dismissed, claiming the plaintiff's lawyer is 'playing fast & loose' with the facts and rules.
  • The lawsuit comes just days before Beyoncé is set to headline the halftime show at the highly anticipated Netflix and NFL Christmas Day matchup, adding extra pressure to the high-profile case.
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