Rapper Jay-Z Asks Appeals Court to Review Extortion Case Over Rape Accuser's Recantation
Rapper and entrepreneur Jay-Z has submitted an appeal to a California appeals court, requesting the reconsideration of its previous decision to dismiss his extortion case against the lawyer of his accuser.
Jay-Z's Motivation: Accuser's Retraction
Jay-Z's motivation for seeking a revival of the case is based on the recantation of his accuser's initial accusations. The accuser withdrew her claims, leading Jay-Z to argue that the case should not have been dismissed.
Extortion Case Background
- Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, is suing his accuser, Mariana Pineda, and her attorney, Gloria Allred, for allegedly attempting to extort him.
- Pineda claimed Jay-Z and his business partner, Kanye West, had paid her to keep quiet about a sexual assault allegation against the rapper.
Accuser's Recantation
In October 2021, Pineda retracted her accusations, stating that she had been coerced into making false allegations against Jay-Z.
Jay-Z's Appeal
Jay-Z's appeal argues that the extortion case should not have been dismissed due to Pineda's retraction.
California Appeals Court Decision
In January 2022, the California appeals court dismissed Jay-Z's case, citing a lack of evidence and insufficient proof of extortion.
</body> </html><small>Source: Rolling Stone — read the original story there.</small>
