Jay-Z Accuser Recants Claims; Chris Brown Award Reduced; Andy Carroll Reveals Assault

A woman who accused rapper Jay-Z of sexual assault has fully recanted her claims, submitting a declaration stating there was "no truth to any of my claims." This development occurred as part of a malicious prosecution lawsuit filed by the music mogul, who had previously been dropped as a defendant by Jay-Z.

In other legal news, a judge is poised to significantly reduce a $12.9 million jury award granted to a housekeeper who was mauled by Chris Brown's dogs. The judge indicated a willingness to lower the award to approximately $8 million unless the housekeeper opts for a new trial. Meanwhile, former England footballer Andy Carroll has revealed in his autobiography that he was sexually assaulted by a man in 2021 at his home. The attacker was subsequently jailed for three years after Carroll testified in court.