A new layer in the legal battle between Tony Buzbee and Jay-Z has emerged, with Buzbee filing a lawsuit against Roc Nation for allegedly incentivizing clients to sue his law firm.
Tony Buzbee Takes Legal Action Against Roc Nation and Other Lawyers
Texas attorney Tony Buzbee announced on Instagram that he has filed a lawsuit in Harris County, Texas against Roc Nation, as well as lawyers Marcy Croft and Quinn Emanuel, for “barratry and impersonation of a public official.” Barratry, also known as “ambulance chasing,” involves unlawfully soliciting clients in need of legal services. Buzbee alleges that Roc Nation is complicit in these illegal activities by financing them. He also mentioned that an incident was captured on tape.
Buzbee is representing a client known as Jane Doe, who has accused Jay-Z and Diddy of raping her when she was 13 years old in 2000. Jay-Z has responded to the allegations by calling Buzbee a “1-800 lawyer” seeking fame and money through the lawsuit. Jay-Z’s attorney, Alex Spiro, has stated that the woman’s story is false.
In his Instagram post, Buzbee stated, “The case was brought on behalf of a former client of the firm who was illegally solicited by agents working for the Defendants. These agents pretended to work for the State of Texas and offered the former client money to sue the Buzbee Law Firm. This illegal conduct has occurred multiple times and has resulted in frivolous cases against the firm.”
The lawsuit, which spans 14 pages and was obtained by XXL, outlines how agents working for Croft and Emanuel used fake badges and misrepresented themselves as working for the State of Texas to encourage individuals to file false claims against Buzbee’s firm.
Last week, two lawsuits were filed against Buzbee in a Louisiana federal court, accusing him of unethical accounting practices.
Tony Buzbee’s Response to the Roc Nation Lawsuit
A representative for Buzbee provided a statement to XXL, stating that the lawsuit was filed to address the illegal solicitation of former clients by agents working for Roc Nation, Croft, and Emanuel. The aim of the conspiracy was to obstruct justice and prevent Buzbee’s firm from pursuing cases related to the Diddy litigation in New York.
The lawsuit alleges that Marcy Croft, who identifies herself as part of “Team Roc” on social media, is orchestrating the conspiracy with assistance from Quinn Emanuel. Roc Nation is accused of financing the illegal activities.
Agents acting on behalf of Croft were caught on tape soliciting former clients of Buzbee’s firm to file frivolous cases in exchange for money. In one recording, the scheme is described in detail, revealing the involvement of Roc Nation.
Buzbee stated, “These individuals have stooped to a new low to intimidate the lawyers of the Buzbee Law Firm. The Defendants overstepped and were caught in their illegal scheme on tape. We will cooperate with authorities to ensure justice is served.”
Roc Nation Responds to the Lawsuit
A spokesperson for Roc Nation dismissed Buzbee’s lawsuit as “baloney,” calling it a distraction tactic. The statement emphasized that justice would prevail despite the lawsuit.
During a press conference at Roc Nation’s New York headquarters, Hov’s attorney, Alex Spiro, expressed Jay-Z’s frustration with the allegations, stating that they undermine real victims coming forward.
Despite inconsistencies in the woman’s story, she maintains that she was raped by Jay-Z and Diddy.
FAQs
Q: What is barratry?
A: Barratry, also known as “ambulance chasing,” involves unlawfully soliciting clients in need of legal services.
Q: What are the allegations against Tony Buzbee?
A: Tony Buzbee is accused of unethical accounting practices and pocketing settlement money in lawsuits filed against him in a Louisiana federal court.
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