Garth Brooks filed a complaint against his accuser in a United States District Court in the weeks before his s exual assault allegations came to light, according to documents obtained by Us Weekly . Brooks, 62, identified only as “John Doe,” claims that his accuser, identified as “Jane Roe,” was attempting to extort and defame him with “false allegations” that would “irreparably harm” his reputation. The documents reveal that Brooks claims Roe, now known to be his former hairstylist and makeup artist, asked Brooks for money when she encountered financial difficulty.
Brooks says he complied initially, but her demands increased until she asked for a salary and medical benefits. When Brooks refused, the filing states, she responded “with false and outrageous allegations of sexual misconduct.” In addition to the sexual misconduct allegations , which we now knows includes a rape allegation, allegedly exposing himself and sending sexually explicit text messages, Brooks claims Roe also accused him of planning to hire someone to murder her.
Brooks’ complaint cites multiple demand letters from Roe allegedly sent in July and August demanding “millions of dollars.” He is requesting the court award him “a declaratory judgment that [the] Defendant’s allegations against him of sexual misconduct are untrue,” compensatory and punitive damages, and more. Brooks has also demanded a trial by jury.
In a separate complaint obtained by Us Weekly and filed on October.