Country music star Garth Brooks is facing serious allegations in a lawsuit filed by a woman identified as “Jane Roe,” who claims she worked as a hairstylist and makeup artist for him. The complaint, submitted to a California state court, alleges that Brooks raped her during a work trip in 2019.
In a statement to CNN, Brooks responded to the accusations, expressing that he has been subjected to harassment and threats over the past two months. He said, “Hush money, no matter how much or how little, is still hush money. In my mind, that means I am admitting to behavior I am incapable of—ugly acts no human should ever do to another.” Brooks also revealed that he had previously filed a lawsuit against Roe, aiming to combat what he described as extortion and defamation.
According to the lawsuit, Roe began providing hair and makeup services for Brooks in 2017 and was first hired for his wife, Trisha Yearwood, in 1999. The allegations include repeated exposure of his genitals, discussing sexual fantasies, changing clothes in front of her, and sending sexually explicit texts.
One of the more troubling allegations describes an incident in 2019 where, while at Brooks’ home for work, he allegedly walked out of the shower naked and forced her hands onto his genitals while using vulgar language. In another instance in May 2019, during a trip to Los Angeles for a Grammy tribute, Roe claims Brooks raped her in a hotel room where she felt trapped, as they were the only two passengers on Brooks’ private jet.
Roe asserts that after the alleged assault, Brooks continued to make sexual advances, including discussing sexual fantasies involving threesomes with his wife.
Roe’s attorney, Douglas H. Wigdor, stated that they are confident in their case and emphasized that Brooks’ claim of unwillingness to pay millions is false.
In a recent twist in the lawsuit filed against Garth Brooks, the country music star’s previous complaint, submitted under the name John Doe, details his claims regarding the accusations made by “Jane Roe.” Brooks asserts that Roe’s attorney sent him a “confidential” demand letter alleging sexual misconduct after he declined her request for a salaried position and medical benefits.
In the lawsuit, Brooks vehemently denies Roe’s allegations, stating, “Defendant’s allegations are not true.” He emphasizes the potential damage these claims could inflict on his reputation, family, and career, highlighting the serious implications of being publicly accused of such acts. Brooks argues that the threat of Roe publicly filing her lawsuit is an attempt to extort him and that he is committed to protecting his name and livelihood.
In response, Roe’s legal team has characterized Brooks’ lawsuit as a desperate move aimed at intimidation. They believe that his preemptive actions to silence her are indicative of the broader issue of accountability for sexual misconduct in various industries, including country music. Wigdor, along with fellow attorneys Jeanne M. Christensen and Hayley Baker, expressed their confidence in their case, stating, “We applaud our client’s courage in moving forward with her complaint against Garth Brooks.”
This legal battle underscores the ongoing conversation about accountability for alleged sexual predators in multiple sectors, emphasizing that such issues are prevalent not only in corporate America and Hollywood but also within the country music scene.
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