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Jimmie Allen’s been accused of assaulting his former manager.
The country music star is facing a lawsuit from the woman –being identified as Jane Doe– who’d been working for him since she graduated college.
The ex-manager claims that Allen took her virginity when he raped her in a Los Angeles hotel in March 2021 after he filmed an appearance on American Idol.
“She claims she went to dinner with Jimmie and industry executives after the ‘Idol’ taping and had a couple glasses of white wine and then lost consciousness … waking up naked in her hotel room several hours later, disoriented, confused, and bleeding from her vagina,” writes TMZ.
The woman claims that after she was raped, Jimmie took her to a drugstore to buy a Plan B and made her take the pill in front of him to ensure she ingested it.
Her suit includes several other frightening alleged details, including assaulting her in public, like grabbing her butt and breasts and putting his hands down her pants in the view of others. The abuse occurred in cars, airplanes, and most locations she attempted to do her job.
In October 2022, she told her boss about the sexual abuse that lasted 18 months and asked to be reassigned, but she was fired after initially being placed on leave.
Just hours ago, Allen responded to the allegations, saying that it’s all a lie and he plans to defend himself against someone he once considered a friend.
“It is deeply troubling and hurtful that someone I counted as one of my closest friends, colleagues and confidants would make allegations that have no truth to them whatsoever. I acknowledge that we had a sexual relationship — one that lasted for nearly two years. During that time she never once accused me of any wrongdoing, and she spoke of our relationship and friendship as being something she wanted to continue indefinitely,” he said in a statement provided by his attorney Andrew Brettler.
However, Allen admitted that the two had an intimate relationship, adding that she only took offense to his actions after the fling was over.
“Only after things ended between us, did she hire a lawyer to reach out and ask for money, which leads me to question her motives. The simple fact is, her accusations are not only false, but also extremely damaging. I’ve worked incredibly hard to build my career, and I intend to mount a vigorous defense to her claims and take all other legal action necessary to protect my reputation,” Allen added.
Twitter is disgusted with Allen’s alleged actions. See the reactions below.
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Hard to read, but important. Sending love to all the Jane Does. Abuse should never be excused or tolerated at any level https://t.co/LvO84Occd2
— Lauren Jenkins (@Lauren_Jenkins) May 12, 2023
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reading this seems like she’s mad their relationship is over!! innocent until proven guilty. ONG riding with him until he is found guilty!! the evidence ain’t enough in my eyes NO CAP!!! https://t.co/uIL5ufUExi
— KP (@KylePerry34) May 12, 2023
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The sad thing about this Jimmie Allen situation is how much backlash the “Diversity” aspect of country music is about to have to go through
— ℝodneyyy Smithhh (@RadioRodd) May 12, 2023
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That Jimmie Allen news is actually very disturbing to read about, omg
— Shanelle Genai✨ (@shanellegenai) May 11, 2023
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Holy hell, this Variety article is so fucking disturbing and triggering…wtf, Jimmie Allen. WTF?!https://t.co/k8DyTTnOjM
— Brooke Whisnant (@wareagleblonde) May 11, 2023
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Jimmie Allen is innocent until proven guilty. I see the internet has already decided everything he is accused of is 100% true. The Matt Araiza situation is the latest example of why it’s dangerous to just automatically assume people guilty. Sad times
— Travis 🅿️ (@travisparks24) May 11, 2023
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.@JimmieAllen nah bruh. There’s absolutely some truth to what that woman has said.
— Doralee Torres (@doralee_torres) May 12, 2023
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This Jimmie Allen stuff is absolutely sickening. There are not harsh enough words to describe a piece of shit like him.
— dana (@phanatic14) May 11, 2023
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The men in country music are in a competition to see who can be the absolute worst. Jimmie Allen has now unfortunately taken the title.
A very hard article to stomach. I’m so proud of her for standing up but my gosh. https://t.co/FEeUhMsFjv
— Kayla (@kaylawinkler) May 11, 2023
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If someone is sexually assaulted and continuing to be they’re not going to wait 18 months and continuing working with the person. She’s not seeking criminal charges and is just suing. This doesn’t make anyone go, hmm? @JimmieAllen you’re going to get through this. Ily 🫶🏼
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— K🫧 (@Katelyn19xx) May 12, 2023
