Garth Brooks files lawsuit against rape accuser, names her in court documents
Garth Brooks has filed a lawsuit against his sexual assault accuser, publicly naming her after alleging she attempted to extort him for millions. The lawsuit seeks compensatory and punitive damages for emotional distress and defamation. Previously, Brooks sought to keep both parties' identities private but changed his approach after his accuser allegedly leaked his name. He claims she threatened to file a lawsuit unless he paid her a large sum. The accuser, who worked for Brooks for 15 years, has accused him of rape and inappropriate behavior during a work trip in 2019. Brooks denies the allegations and asserts that the claims are false.