The court confirmed the charges of rape against singer Gart Brooks
7 october 2024 в 16:37
Country singer Garth Brooks was named in a complaint dated October 3, in which an anonymous woman claimed that he raped her in 2019 while she was working as his hairstylist. According to court documents obtained by CNN, the complaint was filed in a California court.
In the lawsuit, the hairstylist, referred to as Jane Roe, claimed that she began working for Brooks in 2017 after frequently doing makeup for his wife, Trisha Yearwood. Roe also alleged that Brooks sent her sexually explicit text messages, exposed his genitals in her presence, and made «repeated comments» about a threesome with Yearwood.
Prior to Roe’s lawsuit, Brooks filed an anonymous complaint in an attempt to prevent further accusations and vehemently denied her version of events.
At this time, Brooks has not been arrested. While arrests may intersect with lawsuits, they are fundamentally different processes regulated by different rules and standards.
In a statement released on October 3, Brooks said: «For the last two months, I have been relentlessly and falsely accused of terrible things, the likes of which one could not even fathom. It was like a loaded gun to my head».
«Silent money, regardless of amount, is still silent money. For me, it means I acknowledge behavior that I am incapable of — ugly actions that no one should ever engage in against another», - he continued. «We filed against this person almost a month ago to fight back against extortion and defamation. We did this anonymously for the sake of both families».
«I want to play music tonight», - he added. «I want to continue doing good things in the future. It breaks my heart that these wonderful things are now in question. I trust the system, I’m not afraid of the truth, and I’m not the person that’s being portrayed».
Following Brooks' statement, attorney Douglas H. Wigdor, representing Jane Roe, said: «We are very confident in our case, and over time the public will see its true nature, not the carefully crafted image».
Yearwood, his wife of nearly 20 years, has not directly commented on the situation. However, a source who recently worked with the country legend told Us Weekly on October 5 that she and his three daughters — Taylor, August, and Allie — from his previous marriage to Sandy Mahl, support him. Brooks and Mahl, who married in 1986 as college sweethearts, separated in 1999 and officially divorced in 2001.
«Garth is known as a kind and generous person, so these accusations are very shocking. Everyone around him, including Trisha and his daughters, believe he is telling the truth. Many believe this is not like him and that he would never do such a thing. Everyone is puzzled», - the source said.
«All Garth cares about is his family and his fans», - the source added. «He is a devoted family man and very down-to-earth».
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1−800−656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, impartial support, as well as local resources for healing, recovery, and more
In the lawsuit, the hairstylist, referred to as Jane Roe, claimed that she began working for Brooks in 2017 after frequently doing makeup for his wife, Trisha Yearwood. Roe also alleged that Brooks sent her sexually explicit text messages, exposed his genitals in her presence, and made «repeated comments» about a threesome with Yearwood.
Prior to Roe’s lawsuit, Brooks filed an anonymous complaint in an attempt to prevent further accusations and vehemently denied her version of events.
At this time, Brooks has not been arrested. While arrests may intersect with lawsuits, they are fundamentally different processes regulated by different rules and standards.
In a statement released on October 3, Brooks said: «For the last two months, I have been relentlessly and falsely accused of terrible things, the likes of which one could not even fathom. It was like a loaded gun to my head».
«Silent money, regardless of amount, is still silent money. For me, it means I acknowledge behavior that I am incapable of — ugly actions that no one should ever engage in against another», - he continued. «We filed against this person almost a month ago to fight back against extortion and defamation. We did this anonymously for the sake of both families».
«I want to play music tonight», - he added. «I want to continue doing good things in the future. It breaks my heart that these wonderful things are now in question. I trust the system, I’m not afraid of the truth, and I’m not the person that’s being portrayed».
Following Brooks' statement, attorney Douglas H. Wigdor, representing Jane Roe, said: «We are very confident in our case, and over time the public will see its true nature, not the carefully crafted image».
Yearwood, his wife of nearly 20 years, has not directly commented on the situation. However, a source who recently worked with the country legend told Us Weekly on October 5 that she and his three daughters — Taylor, August, and Allie — from his previous marriage to Sandy Mahl, support him. Brooks and Mahl, who married in 1986 as college sweethearts, separated in 1999 and officially divorced in 2001.
«Garth is known as a kind and generous person, so these accusations are very shocking. Everyone around him, including Trisha and his daughters, believe he is telling the truth. Many believe this is not like him and that he would never do such a thing. Everyone is puzzled», - the source said.
«All Garth cares about is his family and his fans», - the source added. «He is a devoted family man and very down-to-earth».
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual violence, please call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1−800−656-HOPE (4673). A trained staff member will provide confidential, impartial support, as well as local resources for healing, recovery, and more
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