Jay-Z’s Legal Defense Is GroundbreakingOther Accused Celebs Could Copy Him [Video]

Rapper Jay-Z is making all the right moves in defending himself from a rape allegation, a senior trial attorney has said.

Wayne Dennison, who represented Johnny Depp in his successful lawsuit against his former partner, Amber Heard, told Newsweek that Jay-Z’s aggressive approach “will likely serve as a model for other celebrities who are eventually implicated in some manner.”

“Jay Z and his legal team have taken an aggressive but, very likely, the right approach from a long-term public relations perspective. The best defense is very often a strong offense,” Dennison said.

He said that, unlike Jay Z, there will likely be some celebrities who will settle civil claims rather than bear the risk of public scrutiny.

“It is very difficult to affirmatively prove complete innocence, and some celebrities will likely buy confidentiality if offered at the right price. If required to respond, those known to be in Mr. Combs’ immediate orbit, especially …