The woman who accused Garth Brooks of rape in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2019 is pushing back against the country singer’s attempt to dismiss her sexual assault case in California.
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In court filings obtained by Rolling Stone, the Jane Roe plaintiff is urging a federal judge to dismiss Brooks’ argument that her lawsuit in Los Angeles is redundant to the one he filed in Mississippi.
Roe’s legal team insists that the case belongs in California, where the alleged assault occurred. They claim that Brooks’ lawsuit in Mississippi was a deliberate attempt to prevent Roe from filing in California and to avoid the state’s anti-SLAPP statute.
In her lawsuit, Roe detailed the alleged rape by Brooks in May 2019 and another assault in October 2019. Brooks has denied the accusations made by Roe.
Roe’s lawyers argue that the events took place in California and that Brooks’ actions in filing in Mississippi were unjust. They also criticize Brooks for revealing Roe’s identity in the Mississippi filings.
Brooks’ legal team has not responded to requests for comment from Rolling Stone.
In a statement, Brooks described the allegations as attempts at extortion and blackmail by Roe.
A hearing on the dismissal of the California case has been rescheduled to December 16.
Despite the ongoing legal battle, Brooks maintains his innocence and asserts that he has been targeted for financial gain.
FAQs
Q: What are the allegations against Garth Brooks?
A: The woman known as Jane Roe has accused Garth Brooks of raping her in a Los Angeles hotel room in 2019.
Q: Why is the case being disputed in both California and Mississippi?
A: There is a legal battle over the jurisdiction of the case, with Roe’s lawyers arguing that it belongs in California where the alleged assaults took place.
Q: What is Garth Brooks’ response to the allegations?
A: Garth Brooks denies the allegations and claims that he is a victim of extortion and blackmail.
Credit: www.rollingstone.com
