Garth Brooks Puts Sexual Assault Lawsuit Aside For Stella Performance In Las Vegas
By Afouda Bamidele on October 4, 2024 at 11:45 AM EDT
Garth Brooks may be fighting to clear his name, but that did not stop him from putting on an incredible show for his fans.
The country music star seemingly addressed the sexual assault allegations against him in a new post. He claimed he needed to be on the stage doing what he does best amid the drama.
As one of the biggest names in the country music scene, many were devastated when Garth Brooks was named in a sexual assault lawsuit. However, the singer has vehemently denied the claims and filed a complaint against the alleged victim.
Garth Brooks Celebrates His Return To Las Vegas Stage Following Sexual Assault Claims
In a recent Instagram post, Brooks shared a picture of himself performing before a massive crowd of cheering fans in Las Vegas. He seemingly broke his silence about the sexual assault lawsuit with the caption:
"If there was ever a night that I really needed this, TONIGHT was that night! Thank you for my life!!!!! Love, g."
Given his words, the show was a welcome distraction for Brooks following the scathing claims made by a former employee. Although he turned off the comments, fans supported him by flooding the post with thousands of likes.
Meanwhile, others made their voices heard on social media platforms like X, sharing mixed reactions to the news. Some supported Brooks, while others were on the fence about his innocence.
How Do Fans Feel About The Sexual Assault Lawsuit
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Brooks' legal drama divided fans on X, but his loyal supporters were unwavering. One individual declared, "I'm believing Garth until I get more information on this woman." Another echoed similar sentiments, writing:
"I need to hear further information, I agree. The timing is very, very suspect."
"Garth Brooks' music got me through some tough times, so his sexual assault allegations fucking hurt," a heartbroken fan lamented, adding, "But at this point, I just assume 83% of all celebrities have committed some sort of sexual assault at some point anyway."
"I believe this one. @garthbrooks has long proven he's a pedophile enabling piece of shit leftist," a critic alleged with a fellow like-minded X user commenting:
"Hey @YMHstudios - you guys called it. You definitely saw the psycho in his eyes before anyone. Now, if we can only find where he buried the bodies!"
Inside The Sexual Assault Allegations
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The Blast recently reported that Brooks' former employee filed a sexual assault lawsuit against him at a California court. The accuser, identified as Jane Doe, claimed she started working as a hair and makeup stylist for the singer in 2017.
However, their relationship changed in 2019 with a series of sexual assaults, including rape. She alleged that Brooks booked them only one room at a Los Angeles hotel during a work trip where he appeared before her without clothes.
The allegations continued with the alleged victim claiming Brooks repeatedly exposed his buttocks and genitals during their time together. He would also talk about sex and share sexual fantasies with her, including sending sexually explicit text messages.
The 'Callin' Baton Rouge' Singer Filed A Complaint
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Brooks did not take the allegations lying down and filed a complaint against his accuser. He claimed the woman's attorney had sent him a "confidential" demand letter alleging sexual misconduct after he declined her request for "salaried employment and medical benefits."
Through his legal rep, the singer dismissed his accuser's claims as false, stressing, "Defendant is well aware, however, of the substantial, irreparable damage such false allegations would do to Plaintiff's well-earned reputation as a decent and caring person."
"Along with the unavoidable damage to his family and the irreparable damage to his career and livelihood that would result if she made good on her threat to 'publicly file' her fabricated lawsuit," the complaint added, implying the former employee attempted to blackmail Brooks.
Garth Brooks Is In For A Fight With His Accuser
The alleged victim, through her legal reps, fired back at Brooks' complaint, expressing her willingness to fight for justice. Her team included attorneys Douglas H. Wigdor, Jeanne M. Christensen, and Hayley Baker.
The lawyers bashed the singer in a statement, noting he tried to silence her and sabotage the case by filing a preemptive complaint in Mississippi. They claimed his actions showed desperation and attempted intimidation.
"We applaud our client's courage in moving forward with her complaints against Garth Brooks. The complaint filed today demonstrates that sexual predators exist not only in corporate America, Hollywood, and in the rap and rock and roll industries but also in the world of country music," their statement read.
Will Garth Brooks be able to clear his name?