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Former music executive sues rapper N.O.R.E. over alleged sexual assault

Billboard reports that Carmen Bryan filed a civil lawsuit against rapper N.O.R.E. alleging sexual assault.

The short version

  • Former music finance officer Carmen Bryan filed a civil lawsuit accusing rapper N.O.R.E. of sexual assault.[Billboard]
  • The suit was initiated under New York City's Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, which allows claims past the regular statute of limitations.[Billboard]
  • Bryan alleges she told Jay-Z about the incident the following day, while representatives for N.O.R.E. have not commented.[Billboard]

Key facts

  • Carmen Bryan filed civil claims against rapper N.O.R.E. alleging sexual assault.[Billboard]
  • The action was initiated under New York City's Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act to bypass normal statute of limitations limits.[Billboard]
  • Bryan claims she told Jay-Z about the assault the day after it happened.[Billboard]

What remains uncertain

  • N.O.R.E. and his representatives have not issued a response or public comment regarding the allegations.[Billboard]

Sources

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