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Texas Judge Dismisses All Claims Against Jay‑Z’s Roc Nation

A Texas court ruled it lacked personal jurisdiction over Roc Nation, ending the state suits without deciding the underlying accusations.

Overview

  • Judge Kristen Hawkins dismissed every claim against Roc Nation in the Texas filings, a ruling dated June 16 that found the state court had no authority over the company.
  • The lawsuits named Roc Nation after a string of cases tied to a 2024–2025 sexual‑assault allegation that was withdrawn with prejudice in February 2025.
  • Tony Buzbee has said he will appeal the Texas dismissal and intends to continue pursuing related claims in other courts.
  • A jurisdictional dismissal stops the suits in that forum but does not rule on guilt or merit, and plaintiffs can often refile in a proper jurisdiction or press appeals.
  • Related litigation remains active, including federal filings by Jay‑Z alleging fabricated threats and discovery schedules that keep the wider dispute and reputational and sanction risks alive.