Jay-Z’s Alleged Son’s Godmother Fights Paternity Suit

It looks like the paternity battle involving Jay-Z and Rymir Satterthwaite isn’t over yet! Despite recent court dismissals, Lillie Coley, who is Rymir’s godmother and legal guardian, is making a determined effort to keep the case alive.

Fighting for a Second Chance

You might recall that Rymir Satterthwaite has accused Jay-Z of being his biological father for quite some time. Recently, both Rymir and Lillie Coley faced dismissals in their legal pursuits. However, Coley isn’t backing down. She recently filed a notice of appeal, arguing that the dismissal of her case was inaccurate and lacked sufficient justification.

Adding another layer to this ongoing saga, Coley has now filed a motion in a California court to revive the lawsuit. This latest filing accuses the Roc Nation mogul of dodging DNA tests and allegedly manipulating New Jersey’s legal system to prevent further action.

The Anti-SLAPP Statute and Its Impact

Coley’s original lawsuit in California accused Jay-Z of filing false documents that harmed her reputation and restricted her freedom of speech. Jay-Z’s legal team invoked California’s Anti-SLAPP statute, which is designed to quickly dismiss lawsuits that have power imbalances and aim to silence public opinion.

The court reportedly dismissed Coley’s lawsuit under this statute. It’s unclear if this was due to a failure to prove the likelihood of success early on or if the lawsuit was deemed an impediment to free speech. However, Coley is challenging this, arguing that the dismissal didn’t properly apply the Anti-SLAPP statute to filings related to their New Jersey paternity case.

What’s Next for the Paternity Case?

Coley’s argument is that New Jersey courts themselves admitted they lacked the proper jurisdiction to rule on the paternity matter. Despite this, the judge in the California case felt Coley’s updated filing didn’t address the legal flaws related to the Anti-SLAPP statute, leading to the dismissal.

With Jay-Z being such a prominent figure, it’s expected that he and his legal team will respond to these latest developments. Given the history of dismissals and appeals, it remains to be seen how the California appellate court will handle this latest motion to revive the lawsuit.