“Judicial resources should not be wasted on inflammatory tactics,” Says Judge Analisa Torres

A New York judge has delivered a scathing critique of Jay-Z and his legal team for their handling of a lawsuit in which the rapper is accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old girl at an afterparty during the 2000 MTV Awards.

Judge Analisa Torres sided with the plaintiff, referred to as “Jane Doe,” granting her request to remain anonymous due to the sensitive nature of the allegations. In her ruling, Torres sharply criticized Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, for what she described as “relentless filing of combative motions containing inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks.”

“Carter’s lawyer’s tactics are inappropriate, a waste of judicial resources, and unlikely to benefit his client,” Judge Torres stated. She further emphasized that the court “will not fast-track the judicial process merely because counsel demands it.”

The allegations against Jay-Z claim that he, along with Diddy, assaulted the then-13-year-old girl at an afterparty, while a female celebrity allegedly witnessed the incident. The case has drawn significant public attention, particularly in light of the high-profile names involved.

Legal experts suggest that Judge Torres’ strong condemnation of the defense’s approach could have implications for the case’s progression. Meanwhile, advocates for survivors of abuse have praised the decision to protect Jane Doe’s identity, citing the need for a fair and dignified legal process.