NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WKRN) — A federal judge in California denied a motion to dismiss a lawsuit accusing country music star Garth Brooks of sexual assault.
The ruling, filed on Dec. 11, denied the motion "without prejudice." The motion was meant to dismiss a lawsuit filed by Brooks' hair and makeup artist accusing him of sexual assault and battery against her.
She said the assault occurred when she traveled from Nashville to Los Angeles with Brooks, who was performing with soul singer Sam Moore at a Grammy Awards tribute to Moore in October 2019. Additionally, it alleged a pattern of abuse
In October, Brooks issued a statement following the suit denying the allegations and adding that he had filed suit against the anonymous accuser in Mississippi for extortion and defamation.
The dismissal added that because the Mississippi court had not yet ruled on a motion to dismiss, "dismissal of this action is inappropriate at this time." Brooks was given 10 days to inform the district court of any rulings with respect to the Mississippi case.
