India, Feb. 7 -- In a surprising turn of events, Jay-Z originally named, Shawn Carter, has taken a dramatic step back from his legal battle with the attorney representing the alleged victim in a troubling case involving both him and music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs. According to RadarOnline, the rapper is shifting tactics to have the case dismissed, following the explosive accusations of sexual assault that have made headlines.

Jay-Z and Diddy's longtime lawyer, Alex Shapiro made a request to Judge Analisa Torres in a letter where he wrote, "We write on behalf of Defendant Shawn Carter to respectfully request that Mr. Carter's Motion for Sanctions pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 11 be withdrawn at this time, without prejudice."...