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Civil Litigation

Jul. 15, 2025

Jay-Z's extortion and defamation suit against Texas attorney dismissed

A Los Angeles court tossed Jay-Z's suit against Texas attorney Anthony Buzbee, ruling that extortion and defamation claims tied to withdrawn sexual assault allegations are barred under California's anti-SLAPP law. Jay-Z plans to appeal.

Jay-Z's extortion and defamation suit against Texas attorney dismissed
Camille M. Vasquez

A Los Angeles County Superior Court judge has dismissed rapper Jay-Z's lawsuit against Texas attorney Anthony G. Buzbee, holding that the claims are barred by California's anti-SLAPP statute.

In a 65-page ruling issued in late June, Judge Mark H. Epstein concluded that Jay-Z--whose legal name is Shawn Carter--could not proceed with causes of action for extortion, defamation, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The ruling marks a legal setback for Carter, who ...

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