Garth Brooks' former makeup artist has accused the country music star of sexual assault and assault.
The complaint filed Thursday in California state court alleges that the alleged sexual abuse incident occurred in 2019. The makeup artist and hairstylist accused Brooks of raping her during a work trip in Los Angeles, the report said. CNN.
“We are very confident in this case, and over time, the public will see his true character and not his highly cherry-picked persona.”
The alleged victim, identified only as “Jane Roe” in the lawsuit, claimed that she was “physically” and “emotionally scarred” by the sexual abuse.
The complaint alleges that the woman and Brooks traveled to Los Angeles in 2019 to pay tribute to R&B singer Sam Moore at the Grammy Awards. Only one hotel room was booked for the couple to share, according to the complaint.
locked in a room
“After arriving, Brooks suddenly appeared in the bedroom doorway, completely naked,” the complaint states. fox news. “He stood there and flexed his muscles. Mr. Law quickly realized that he was locked in a room alone with Brooks, with no one to help him, and far from Nashville. I felt sick to my stomach.”
The lawsuit alleges Brooks then raped her.
The woman alleges in the lawsuit that Brooks repeatedly exposed his genitals and buttocks, talked about sex and shared sexual fantasies with her, regularly changed clothes in front of her, and sexually harassed her. He is also accused of sending inappropriate text messages.
long-term employees
According to the complaint, the alleged victim began providing Brooks' hair and makeup services in 2017. The woman said she was first hired in 1999 to do the hair and makeup for Brooks' wife, Trisha Yearwood.
The woman's lawyer stated: statement They said they “commended our client's courage in coming forward with her complaint against Garth Brooks.”
“The charges filed today demonstrate that sex offenders exist not only in corporate America, Hollywood, and the rap and rock and roll industries, but also in the world of country music,” the statement said. “No survivor should suffer in silence, so we encourage anyone who may have been affected to contact us.”
“Endless hardship”
Mr. Brooks vehemently denied the damning allegations.
“Over the past two months, I have been bombarded with endless threats, lies and tragic stories about what my future will be if I don't write a check for millions of dollars,” Brooks said in a statement. . “It felt like a loaded gun was being waved at my face.”
The award-winning country music singer continued, “Hush money, no matter how much or how little, it's still hush money. In my mind, it's something I can't do. , which means that we are acknowledging ugly acts that no human being should ever do.” Another. “
Brooks said his legal team filed a lawsuit against his accusers “nearly a month ago, challenging extortion and defamation.”
The “Friends in Low Places” singer said the lawsuit was filed anonymously “on behalf of both families.”
“I trust the system,” Brooks insisted.
“I'm not afraid of the truth, and I'm not the person they portrayed me to be,” Brooks concluded.
back to work
Hours after the damning accusations came to light, Brooks performed in Las Vegas.
After performing at the Colosseum at Caesars Palace, where the 62-year-old country music singer has held a residency since May 2023, Brooks wrote an emotional message on social media.
above Instagram Brooks shared a photo of himself on stage in front of a sold-out crowd during the show with the following caption: Thank you for my life!!!! Love you, g. ”
Attorney Douglas H. Wigdor, who represents the woman in question, told CNN on Friday: “While he cannot participate in settlement negotiations, Mr. Brooks' suggestion that he is not willing to pay millions of dollars is simply not true. ” he said. We are very confident in this case and as time goes on, the public will see his true personality instead of his highly curated personality. ”
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