‘This Thing Is On’: Garth Brooks Vows To Fight Back After Dismissing Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Him As Extortion

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As a long-time fan of Garth Brooks and someone who has followed his career since the 90s, I must say that this recent turn of events has left me utterly shocked and disheartened. I have always admired Brooks not only for his incredible talent but also for his genuine character and kindness towards his fans and colleagues.

Garth Brooks has announced that he is ready for a legal fight against the woman who filed a sexual assault lawsuit against him on October 3. This individual had worked as Brooks’ stylist for fifteen years, but in her complaint, she alleges that his inappropriate behavior towards her started only in 2019. Brooks has refuted all charges against him and labeled the plaintiff as an extortionist, referring to another lawsuit filed against her in September. Now, Brooks is ready for the legal conflict from his side.

During a Facebook Live show titled Inside Studio G, broadcasted on October 7th, the singer of Friends in Low Places acknowledged the potential two-year ordeal stemming from sexual assault allegations against him. He began by addressing the obvious issue, “Let’s talk about the elephant in the room, shall we?” Later on, he confirmed his resolve, saying, “This situation is underway; it’s going to unfold.

Brooks mentioned that some individuals have suggested it might stretch up to two years. Therefore, his advice is for us all to take a deep breath, find our comfort zone, and join him on this extended journey, hand in hand.

Later on, he steered the conversation towards discussing his latest Habitat for Humanity trip with his wife, Trisha Yearwood, along with his upcoming Caesars Palace residency, slated to end early in the following year.

This article provides an in-depth look at the allegations against Brooks, as outlined in a claim submitted by his ex-employee, identified only as Jane Roe.

Previously discussed, Roe claims she had been styling Brooks for a number of years before his behavior towards her became inappropriate in 2019. The plaintiff recounts that five years ago, she visited Brooks’ home for a styling session and witnessed him exiting the shower naked and with an erection. In her court filing, she alleges that Brooks asked her to touch his genitals and engage in sexual acts. Additionally, she claims she was sexually assaulted by Brooks during an event in the same year, while on the job.

People obtained a copy of Roe’s complaint and reported the above-listed allegations against Brooks.

In her complaint, Roe asserted that following an alleged sexual assault, Brooks frequently discussed his sexual desires with her and would inappropriately touch her breasts while applying his makeup or styling his hair. Additionally, she mentioned receiving explicit text messages from him.

The complaint docs, per People, state that Roe stopped working for Brooks in mid-2021.

In a lawsuit filed on September 13, Brooks accused Roe of attempting extortion prior to her filing. According to People’s analysis of the lawsuit, Roe initially requested money from Brooks when she moved from Tennessee to Mississippi in 2020. The singer initially met her demand for loyalty, unbeknownst to him that her future requests would soon become excessive. In his complaint, Brooks alleges that Roe then started threatening him with false sexual assault claims if he didn’t sign checks worth millions of dollars.

He argues that Roe understood the severity of harm her accusations would cause to his reputation and professional life, and in the end, she carried out her warnings through her lawsuit on October 3, after two demand letters sent in July and August did not prompt a reaction from him.

For the past two months, I’ve been subjected to endless harassment through threats, falsehoods, and distressing stories about my future if I didn’t pay millions of dollars, as Brooks stated to People on the same day Roe filed. He explained that he was faced with a situation where a gun was pointed at him.

The singer stated that he had already initiated a lawsuit against Roe over the extortion and defamation accusations long before she filed them, aiming to counteract such claims.

After Brooks made his statements, attorney Douglas H. Wigdor, who represents the woman, showed his confidence in the case by stating that soon the public will see the real nature of Brooks rather than the carefully crafted and guarded image he has maintained.

If you’re aware that someone is experiencing abuse, don’t hesitate to take action. Reach out and share what you know. There are numerous resources offering help in such situations.

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2024-10-09 07:23