Garth Brooks has been charged in a lawsuit with rape and sexual assault
Country music star Garth Brooks has been accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed on Thursday. The accusations have emerged from an unidentified woman who claims she was repeatedly harassed and assaulted while working for Brooks.
Details of the Lawsuit
The woman, who is identified in the lawsuit only as Jane Roe, alleges that she was harassed and raped in 2019 while working as Brooks' makeup artist. She states that after the alleged incidents, Brooks attempted to portray himself as the victim when he filed a lawsuit against her last month.
According to the lawsuit filed in California Superior Court, Roe had been contracted to do makeup for Brooks' wife, Tricia Yearwood, since 1999. She reportedly began experiencing financial difficulties in 2019 and claims that Brooks offered her additional work to help her.
Brooks' Response to the Allegations
In a statement released Thursday evening, Brooks vehemently denied the allegations. He stated, "I have been harassed so much, with threats, lies, and knowing what my future would be like if I didn't write a multi-million dollar check. It was like waving a loaded gun in front of me."
Context of the Accusations
The lawsuit details instances where Brooks allegedly took advantage of the woman's need for work. Roe claims that later in 2019, he exposed his genitals to her, and in another incident, he allegedly raped her in a Los Angeles hotel suite while preparing for a Grammy tribute.
The complaint mentions that after the alleged rape, Brooks claimed to have received a vague text message saying he "ruined her life." At the time, Roe had not worked for Brooks for several months, leading him to suspect that her husband might have sent the text.
Brooks allegedly told Roe, "That's what I thought. Oh God! So, I was trying to find you to come talk ... or whatever I was supposed to do, but I'm not hurting anybody. I just felt bad."
Conclusion
The lawsuit against Garth Brooks has raised significant concerns and brought to light serious allegations of misconduct. As the legal process unfolds, it remains to be seen how these accusations will impact Brooks' career and personal life.