Tony Buzbee's sexual assault lawsuit against Jay-Z has been withdrawn, which has led to a countersuit by Jay-Z for defamation and extortion. However, a California state judge has tentatively ruled to dismiss the extortion claim based on California's anti-SLAPP statute, citing that Buzbee's actions were protected litigation. While certain defamation claims remain, proving them may be difficult due to Buzbee's due diligence when investigating the allegations prior to making them public. Overall, Buzbee faces significant legal challenges ahead.
Selling silence for money in the civil context is not extortion; it is a settlement with a non-disclosure element.
While Buzbee's team ran a background check on the anonymous woman who dropped the suit, proving defamation may still be complicated for Jay-Z.
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