country singer jimmy allen faces significant professional consequences after a former employee filed a lawsuit accusing him of sexual abuse and harassment. Read on for the details of the case and how it has already affected his career.
What has Jimmie Allen been charged with?
A woman calling herself “Jane Doe” filed a lawsuit in Tennessee federal court on May 11, accusing Allen of sexual assault and harassment over an 18-month period. She worked for her management company and served as the singer’s day-to-day manager, according to a report published May 11 by Variety.
The woman claimed that when they were in Los Angeles for a american idol recording in March 2021, when she “woke up naked in her hotel room in severe pain and bleeding vaginally, with no recollection of what happened the night before,” according to the publication. She also alleged that Allen was in her bed next to her and urged her to take a Plan B pill. The alleged victim added that she lost her virginity in the incident.
In another case several months later, she accused Allen of groping her breasts and masturbating in front of her, she said. Variety.
Allen claimed that the sexual relationship was consensual in a statement through his attorney, Andrew B Brettlerto us weekly.
“It is deeply troubling and hurtful that someone I consider to be one of my closest friends, colleagues and confidantes makes allegations that have no truth. I acknowledge that we had a sexual relationship, one that lasted almost two years,” said the “Down Home” artist. “During that time, he never accused me of any crime and spoke of our relationship and friendship as something he wanted to continue indefinitely.”
What has happened to Jimmie Allen since the lawsuit?
Due to the nature of the allegations, Allen was dropped by his record label BBR Music Group. “In light of today’s allegations against Jimmie Allen, BBR Music Group has decided to cease all activity with him, effective immediately,” the company said in a statement to Entertainment Tonight.
The site also confirmed that Allen is no longer part of the annual CMA Fest lineup, which begins in June.
What is that status of Jimmie Allen’s marriage?
allen married Alexis Gale in June 2020, a year after proposing in front of Cinderella’s Castle at Walt Disney World. The couple announced on April 21, 2023 that they were not only splitting up, but had a third baby on the way.
“After much thought and reflection over the past few months, Lex and I have made the decision to separate,” read the statement that both Allen and Gale shared on their Instagram pages. “As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year,” she continued.
The duo already have two children, daughters Naomi, 3, and Zara, 18 months.
