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Garth Brooks ‘outed’ his rape accuser, alleging she made him ‘victim of a shakedown’

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Garth Brooks 'outed' his rape accuser, alleging she made him 'victim of a shakedown'

As a seasoned movie buff with over three decades of immersion in the world of entertainment, I’ve seen it all – from scandals to triumphs, and everything in between. This Garth Brooks saga is yet another intriguing chapter that unfolds in the fascinating tapestry of showbiz life.

Last week, a woman accused Garth Brooks in a Los Angeles civil lawsuit. In response, he has publicly identified this individual and claims, in a different lawsuit, that this ex-employee has orchestrated an extortion attempt, damaging his previously untarnished reputation and public image.

In Mississippi, the well-known star of country music has persisted with his independent lawsuit. He claims that the woman involved, along with other witnesses, live there, and it’s in this state that she is alleged to have carried out the extortion that forms the basis of his court case.

On Tuesday, the renowned artist in country music accused an individual of threatening to disseminate false information about him and extort vast sums of money. In response, he chose to remain anonymous when filing a lawsuit against her last month in the state of Mississippi. His aim was to safeguard his image, uncover the truth, and halt her deceitful scheme. He referred to the court action as “John Doe versus Jane Roe,” out of consideration for both parties’ families.

However, he claimed in recently submitted court papers on Tuesday in Mississippi, the situation became “irrelevant” when the woman took the decision away from the court by disclosing the allegations to CNN last week, while Brooks’ request for pseudonyms was still under consideration. By doing so, she made a “one-sided move” to seize control of the Mississippi court’s jurisdiction, he argued.

On Tuesday, Brooks further submitted an amended grievance in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Mississippi, identifying a woman who was previously unnamed and charging her with “persistent attempted blackmail,” defamation, violation of privacy under false light, and intentional infliction of emotional distress “by means of shocking behavior.

In general, The Times usually does not reveal accusers in cases of sexual assault unless they choose to step forward publicly. However, in a civil lawsuit filed last week at the Los Angeles County Superior Court, a woman who has yet to come forward publicly identified herself as “Jane Roe,” a long-time hair and makeup stylist for the Brooks family. Roe alleged that Brooks raped her in a hotel room in Los Angeles back in May 2019, and additionally claimed he subjected her to other disturbing sexual conduct and harassment during her employment with him.

As a dedicated movie enthusiast, let me share that, in my recent court filing, I’ve clarified that the woman in question is currently residing in Mississippi and had been working with me as an independent contractor for close to fifteen years. I’ve stood by her during tough times, offering financial aid out of loyalty, friendship, and a genuine concern for her wellbeing when she relocated to Tennessee last May. However, I claimed that her requests for monetary support escalated, and at one point, she even asked for a salaried position and healthcare benefits.

According to the complaint, which was examined on Wednesday by The Times, it states that when [Brooks] expressed he couldn’t comply with Defendant’s requests, she retaliated with baseless and sensational accusations of past sexual misconduct.

62-year-old artist Troyal Garth Brooks, whose full name is given here, has additionally accused the lawyer’s team of violating a judge’s authority in a similar lawsuit he filed under an alias in Mississippi federal court last month. In this suit, where he is referred to as John Doe and described as a famous Tennessee resident, Brooks claimed that the woman made false allegations of sexual assault against him in July and demanded a large sum of money in exchange for not filing a lawsuit. At the time, he requested the Mississippi court to maintain confidentiality for both parties and declare the woman’s accusations untrue.

Currently, Brooks aims for a jury trial, a declaratory judgment, monetary compensation (both compensatory and punitive), as well as an injunction to halt the woman’s ongoing “extortionate actions” and prevent her from spreading more “unfounded accusations” that harm Brooks.

The woman’s legal team responded to Brooks’ latest filing in a statement Wednesday to The Times.

Attorneys Douglas H. Wigdor, Jeanne M. Christensen, and Hayley Baker have announced that they will promptly seek severe penalties against Garth Brooks. Their statement follows Brooks’ actions of exposing a rape victim out of malice, believing the laws do not pertain to him. The lawyers maintain that Brooks had no legal basis for this disclosure, and it was done with the intention of causing harm.

On Wednesday, the lawyers plan to submit a motion asking for sanctions that would put Jane Roe back into her original position. (This is in reference to a legal case.)

Last week’s grievance from the woman claimed that by initiating a prior lawsuit in the Mississippi court, Brooks exploited the fact that she had spoken out about the distress he caused her, using this as a chance to further hurt and cause pain.

Last week, the singer known for “Friends in Low Places” firmly rejected the accusations presented in the woman’s lawsuit. He stated to The Times that he had been persistently harassed for two months with threats, falsehoods, and sad stories about his future if he did not pay a large sum of money. In simpler terms, he was repeatedly bullied with threats, lies, and depressing predictions about what would happen to him if he didn’t write a huge check.

Regardless of the amount, a payment intended to keep something quiet is still considered ‘hush money.’ To me, accepting such money implies acknowledging actions I can’t condone – deeds that are inhumane and repugnant, ones no person should inflict on another,” he expressed.

Last week, the musician expressed that he initiated the lawsuit in Mississippi with the aim of standing up against blackmail and slander.

On Monday, Yearwood, who’s been with Brooks for close to 19 years, made her initial public comments following the release of the accusations against her spouse.

In a recent Instagram post, “Trisha’s Southern Kitchen” star wrote, “Show Love to One Another,” as her message following the rape allegation. Accompanying this message was a photo of her and Brooks performing a duet during his Las Vegas residency, an event which he resumed on the same day the lawsuit was filed in Los Angeles by the woman.

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2024-10-09 22:01

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