Garth Brooks denies sexual assault allegations in lawsuit filed in Los Angeles

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Garth Brooks has denied allegations of sexual assault made by a former hair and makeup artist in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles. The woman, using the pseudonym Jane Roe, claims Brooks raped her in 2019 and engaged in a pattern of harassment. In his statement, Brooks accused Roe of extortion, saying he has faced threats and lies for months. He emphasized that he is not the person described in the lawsuit and expressed a desire to continue his music career. Brooks previously filed a pre-emptive lawsuit in Mississippi, claiming the allegations are false and intended to cause emotional distress. His legal team stated they are confident he will be held accountable for his actions.


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