Beyoncé is reportedly feeling “upset and concerned” after a judge decided not to dismiss the r*pe claims made against her husband, Jay-Z, but she continues to stand by him.
Jay-Z, whose real name is Shawn Carter, is involved in a legal battle with a woman who alleges that he r*ped her when she was 13 years old.
Despite multiple attempts to dismiss the case or force the woman to reveal her identity, Judge Analisa Torres ruled in favor of the accuser, granting her anonymity for the next phase of the proceedings.
A source revealed to DailyMail.com that Beyoncé, 43, has accepted that there is little she can do other than support her husband through this challenging time. The source shared that Beyoncé “1,000 percent believes him” and is heartbroken by the fact that the accuser is close in age to their daughter, Blue Ivy, 12.
“Beyoncé is upset and concerned about the allegations against her husband,” the insider said. “She believes him completely, but it’s a stressful situation, especially since the accuser is of a similar age to their daughter. It’s heartbreaking.”
The source added that Beyoncé, who is typically in control of her public image, now finds herself in a position where she can only offer support as the legal process unfolds.
“She is struggling with the situation, but she knows there’s not much she can do except stand by Jay and be there for him,” the insider continued. “She’s hoping this will be over soon so they can move on with their lives.”
Beyoncé is reportedly focused on staying strong for her family, with the hope that they will emerge from this ordeal even stronger.
Another source mentioned that the case has caused significant emotional turmoil for Beyoncé. Initially, she considered taking a more active role in defending her husband, but has now decided to let the legal process take its course.
The woman, referred to as Jane Doe, claims that Jay-Z and Sean “Diddy” Combs drugged and r*ped her at an after-party following the 2000 MTV Video Music Awards. Jay-Z has strongly denied the allegations, calling them baseless.
In a recent filing, Judge Torres criticized Jay-Z’s attorney for using aggressive legal tactics, describing them as “combative” and a waste of judicial resources.