Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault formally recants her claims

September 25, 2026 / 10:54 AM EDT / CBS News

Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault formally recants her claims

TL;DR

  • The Jane Doe who accused Jay-Z of sexual assault has formally recanted her claims in court documents.
  • She stated that her claims were false, she never met or spoken to Jay-Z, and he never engaged in any inappropriate conduct towards her.
  • The woman previously alleged she was raped by Jay-Z and Sean "Diddy" Combs after being given a drink at an afterparty.
  • She claims a Facebook ad about sexual assault claims against Combs triggered memories, leading her to contact a law firm.
  • She stated the initial lawsuit was filed without her knowledge, and she began to doubt her claims against Carter after the suit was amended.
  • Jay-Z had denied all allegations and sued the woman and her law firm, accusing them of conspiracy and extortion.
  • Jay-Z has voluntarily dismissed the woman as a defendant in his lawsuit.
  • Her new lawyer stated she maintains she was a victim of sexual assault but was mistaken in her allegations against Carter.