"Combs has been allowed for years to conduct himself in this manner without any consequences," the lawsuit, filed by Texas-based attorney Tony Buzbee, read. "He believes he is above the law.
In a new series of statements, Tony explains just how extensively the accuser was vetted, before the lawsuit was brought.
Buzbee told Newsweek that his client is "adamant" that her story about being raped by the rapper when she was 13 is true.
The attorney's response, filed on behalf of his client, portrays JAY-Z's legal strategy as misguided, premature and inconsistent with the law's intent.