Garth Brooks Sued for Sexual Assault by Former Makeup Artist
Country music icon Garth Brooks is facing allegations of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed by a former makeup artist and hairstylist. The woman, identified as “Jane Roe,” filed the lawsuit on October 3, 2024, in California state court.
Key Details of the Lawsuit
Background:
- The plaintiff began working for Brooks’ wife, Trisha Yearwood, in 1999 and started working for Brooks directly in 2017.
- According to the lawsuit, Brooks increasingly hired the plaintiff after learning of her financial struggles in 2019.
Allegations:
- The plaintiff claims Brooks raped her during a work trip to Los Angeles in May 2019.
- She alleges that Brooks booked a hotel suite with only one bedroom, leaving her feeling “trapped.”
- The lawsuit accuses Brooks of repeatedly exposing himself, making explicit remarks, and sending sexually suggestive text messages.
Additional Claims:
- The plaintiff further claims Brooks groped her and suggested engaging in a threesome with his wife, Trisha Yearwood.
- She also alleges Brooks forced her to touch him inappropriately after emerging from a shower unclothed.
Brooks’ Response
Prior to the filing of this lawsuit, Brooks had sought to block the plaintiff from making these allegations public by filing his own legal action under the pseudonym “John Doe.” In this earlier case, Brooks denied the accusations, describing them as “false, vulgar” and financially motivated.
Legal Developments
The plaintiff is requesting a jury trial and seeking compensatory and punitive damages, along with attorney fees. Her attorneys have characterized Brooks’ prior legal actions as an attempt to intimidate her into silence.
This is an ongoing case, and representatives for both Brooks and Yearwood have not yet publicly commented on the allegations.