Garth Brooks addresses sexual assault lawsuit during livestream, maintains innocence

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Garth Brooks addressed a sexual assault lawsuit against him during a livestream on October 7, 2024. He acknowledged the allegations and stated that the legal process could take up to two years, but he would not discuss specifics. The lawsuit, filed by an anonymous woman, accuses Brooks of rape during a work trip in 2019. Brooks has denied the allegations and filed a countersuit, claiming the lawsuit was a response to a demand letter from the accuser's attorney. Brooks emphasized his family's support, stating that his wife, Trisha Yearwood, and their three daughters believe in his innocence. He shifted the conversation to praise Yearwood's charitable work, avoiding further details about the lawsuit.


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