Garth Brooks calls rape lawsuit extortion and defamation
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Garth Brooks has responded to a lawsuit claiming he raped a makeup artist in 2019, calling the allegation extortion and defamation. He stated he has faced threats and lies demanding large sums of money. The woman alleges Brooks assaulted her while she was working for him, but he claims she is trying to harm his reputation for financial gain. Brooks previously filed a lawsuit against her, accusing her of extortion. In his statement, Brooks expressed a desire to focus on his music and charitable work, asserting his innocence and trust in the legal system.