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Garth Brooks responds to claims he raped, sexually assaulted former makeup artist

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Country superstar Garth Brooks is responding to claims he raped and sexually assaulted his former makeup artist in a lawsuit obtained by ABC News.

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  1. Rolling Stone

    Garth Brooks Sued for Sexual Assault by His Makeup Artist (opens Rolling Stone)

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    Garth Brooks has been sued by a Jane Roe who claims the country music star sexually assaulted her on multiple occasions when she was working for him.

  2. The Guardian

    Country music star Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault in civil lawsuit (opens The Guardian)

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    The Guardian's feed description

    Anonymous hair and makeup artist alleges sexual assault and battery during 2019 in suit filed in Los Angeles

  3. ABC 11 Raleigh

    Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault, battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist (opens ABC 11 Raleigh)

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    Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit from a "Jane Roe" who says she worked as a hairstylist and makeup artist.

  4. Newsweek

    Garth Brooks Accused of Sexual Assault in Shocking Lawsuit (opens Newsweek)

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    Garth Brooks is accused of raping his hairstylist and makeup artist who also worked for his wife Trisha Yearwood.

  5. Fox News

    Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery by his makeup artist in new lawsuit (opens Fox News)

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    Fox News's feed description

    Garth Brooks is facing a sexual assault claim after his former makeup artist filed a civil lawsuit Thursday, Fox News Digital can confirm.

  6. Forbes

    Garth Brooks Accused Of Sexual Assault In Lawsuit From Makeup Artist (opens Forbes)

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    Brooks reportedly filed a preemptive lawsuit against the makeup artist last month accusing her of blackmail.

  7. AL.com

    Country music icon Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery (opens AL.com)

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    The complaint, filed in a state court in California on Thursday, states the alleged incidents occurred in 2019.

  8. The Hollywood Reporter

    Garth Brooks Sued For Sexual Assault Over Alleged Rape of Employee (opens The Hollywood Reporter)

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    Last month, the country music star brought a lawsuit in federal court to block the accuser from suing.

  9. Variety

    Garth Brooks Sued by Makeup Artist for Alleged Rape and Sexual Assault (opens Variety)

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    Garth Brooks was sued Thursday for allegedly sexually assaulting a makeup artist.

  10. KEYT Santa Barbara

    Garth Brooks accused of rape in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist (opens KEYT Santa Barbara)

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    AP Entertainment Writer LOS ANGELES (AP) — A woman who says she worked as a hair-and-makeup stylist for Garth Brooks alleged in a lawsuit filed Thursday

  11. New York Post

    Garth Brooks accused of rape, sexual assault in lawsuit filed by his hair and makeup artist (opens New York Post)

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    Country music star Garth Brooks is accused of raping and battering a woman who worked as his hair and makeup artist, in a new lawsuit filed in California on Thursday.

  12. Deadline

    Garth Brooks Accused Of Rape In Suit Filed After Singer Moved To Shut Down Public Airing Of Allegations In Legal Action Of His Own (opens Deadline)

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    Garth Brooks Accused Of Rape In Lawsuit Filed After His Own Legal Action

  13. CNN

    Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist who worked for him (opens CNN)

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    Country music star Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit from a “Jane Roe” who says she worked as a hairstylist and makeup artist for the award-winning singer.

  14. WMUR

    Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit (opens WMUR)

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    Country music star Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit by a hairstylist and makeup artist.

  15. Fox News

    Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault in latest controversy to plague country music superstar (opens Fox News)

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    Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a new lawsuit, adding to a long string of controversies over the singer's career.

  16. FOX 4 Dallas

    Country star Garth Brooks accused of raping makeup artist (opens FOX 4 Dallas)

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    FOX 4 Dallas's feed description

    Country star Garth Brooks is accused of raping a makeup artist.

  17. Entertainment Weekly

    Garth Brooks accused of rape and battery in lawsuit by former employee (opens Entertainment Weekly)

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    Entertainment Weekly's feed description

    Garth Brooks is accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit filed by his former makeup artist and hairstylist. "Jane Roe" accuses Brooks of raping her in 2019.

  18. East Idaho News

    Garth Brooks breaks his silence after lawsuit accuses him of sexual assault and battery (opens East Idaho News)

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    (CNN) — Country music star Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit from a “Jane Roe” who says she worked as a hairstylist and makeup artist for the award-winning singer.

  19. People

    Garth Brooks Speaks Out After Rape Allegations, Lawsuit: 'I Am Not the Man They Have Painted Me to Be' (opens People)

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    Garth Brooks was sued by a former employee on Oct. 3 accusing him of rape and sexual assault. "It has been like having a loaded gun waved in my face," the country legend said in a statement to PEOPLE.

  20. UPI

    Garth Brooks responds to sexual assault, rape accusations (opens UPI)

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    Garth Brooks has issued a statement in response to accusations of rape and sexual assault made by a former makeup artist.

  21. ABC 7 Los Angeles

    Garth Brooks responds to claims he raped, sexually assaulted former makeup artist (opens ABC 7 Los Angeles)

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    ABC 7 Los Angeles's feed description

    Country superstar Garth Brooks is responding to claims he raped and sexually assaulted his former makeup artist in a lawsuit obtained by ABC News.

  22. Wyoming Public Media

    Garth Brooks is accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit (opens Wyoming Public Media)

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    The unnamed woman claims Brooks sexually assaulted her several times while she worked for him as a makeup artist. Brooks says the woman is exploiting him for money.

  23. Honolulu Star-Advertiser

    Makeup artist’s lawsuit accuses Garth Brooks of rape | Honolulu Star-Advertiser (opens Honolulu Star-Advertiser)

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    Honolulu Star-Advertiser's feed description

    LOS ANGELES >> Garth Brooks was accused of rape and sexual assault in a lawsuit filed on Thursday by an unnamed hair and makeup artist, whose allegations were denied by the country music superstar.

  24. NBC News

    Hair and makeup artist accuses Garth Brooks of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit (opens NBC News)

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    A new lawsuit filed in California state court alleges country star Garth Brooks sexually assaulted and battered a hair and makeup artist working for him.

  25. WSVN Miami

    Garth Brooks accused of sexual assault and battery in lawsuit from hair-and-makeup artist who worked for him - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    (CNN) — Country music star Garth Brooks has been accused of sexual assault and battery in a lawsuit from a “Jane Roe” who says she worked as a

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