Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs’ accuser can remain anonymous during trial, judge rules

A woman who claims Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs sexually abused her in 2000 when she was 13 years old does not have to reveal her identity, a judge ruled Thursday, Dec. 26.

The woman, who filed her lawsuit under the name Jane Doe, claimed she was raped after being driven to an MTV Video Music Awards afterparty 24 years ago. She first sued Combs in October and amended her lawsuit two months later to add Jay-Z (whose legal name is Shawn Carter).

In response, Alex Spiro, Jay-Z’s attorney, filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit, stating that the lawsuit should be dismissed if the accuser does not reveal her identity. U.S. District Judge Analisa Torres denied the request Thursday.

“Carter’s counsel’s relentless filing of motions to fight containing inflammatory language and ad hominem attacks is inappropriate, a waste of judicial resources, and a tactic unlikely to benefit his client,” Judge Torres wrote in her ruling, according to the Court documents obtained by PEOPLE.

“The court will not expedite the trial process just because counsel requests it,” Judge Torres added.

She noted that Jay-Z’s attorney Spiro said he “intends” to file the motion to dismiss the amended complaint “immediately,” but he has not given Doe the required five days to respond.

“This is unacceptable,” Judge Analisa Torres wrote.

PEOPLE reached out to Spiro for comment but has not heard back at this time.

“The coordinated and desperate efforts to attack me as an advocate for alleged victims are failing,” Tony Buzbee, the attorney representing Jay-Z’s accuser, tells PEOPLE.

In Spiro’s previous court filing, he asked the judge to require the woman to “reveal her identity if she wants to continue the lawsuit,” the Associated Press reported.

Spiro wrote in part: “Mr. “Carter deserves to know the identity of the person who is accusing him – in a sensational and high-profile way – of criminal behavior, demanding massive financial compensation and tarnishing a reputation built over decades,” the AP said.

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On December 13, in an interview with NBC News, the accuser admitted that she had “made mistakes” and that her recollection of the incident had “inconsistencies.” However, she stands by her claims that Combs and Jay-Z allegedly raped her.

“You should always advocate for yourself and be a voice for yourself,” the now 38-year-old woman told NBC News. “You should never let what someone else has done ruin or dictate your life.” I just hope I can give others the strength to move forward the way I did.”

PEOPLE has reached out to a representative for Combs for comment.