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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