: a woman who is a party to legal proceedings and whose true name is unknown or withheld
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However, in February 2025, Jane Doe, who resides in Alabama, withdrew her lawsuit against the rap star, seemingly amid speculation regarding the validity of her claims.
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
In his March 3 filing, Jay-Z alleges in a new suit that the Oct. 20 lawsuit was founded on false information from the Jane Doe and her lawyers.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The new lawsuit claims Buzbee’s firm failed to adequately vet Jane Doe.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
The Jane Doe who filed the suit claimed that Liles ignored the growing accusations against Songz over the years.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
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Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 4 Mar. 2025
In his March 3 filing, Jay-Z alleges in a new suit that the Oct. 20 lawsuit was founded on false information from the Jane Doe and her lawyers.
—Charna Flam, People.com, 4 Mar. 2025
The new lawsuit claims Buzbee’s firm failed to adequately vet Jane Doe.
—Nancy Dillon, Rolling Stone, 3 Mar. 2025
The Jane Doe who filed the suit claimed that Liles ignored the growing accusations against Songz over the years.
—Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 27 Feb. 2025
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“Jane Doe.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/Jane%20Doe. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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Jane Doe
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: a woman who is a party to legal proceedings and whose true name is unknown or withheld
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