Garth Brooks Issues Statement Denying Sexual Assault Allegations

Yesterday we reported on a lawsuit that was filed against country music megastar Garth Brooks which held some very serious allegations of violent sexual assault. Garth has since made a public statement basically calling the suit extortion and denying any claims of wrong-doing.

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“For the last two months, I have been hassled to no end with threats, lies, and tragic tales of what my future would be if I did not write a check for many millions of dollars.  It has been like having a loaded gun waved in my face.  

“Hush money, no matter how much or how little, is still hush money.  In my mind, that means I am admitting to behavior I am incapable of—ugly acts no human should ever do to another.

“We filed suit against this person nearly a month ago to speak out against extortion and defamation of character.  We filed it anonymously for the sake of families on both sides.

“I want to play music tonight. I want to continue our good deeds going forward. It breaks my heart these wonderful things are in question now.  I trust the system, I do not fear the truth, and I am not the man they have painted me to be.”

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