Jermaine Jackson is being sued by a woman claiming he sexually assaulted her back in 1988..
From People
Jermaine Jackson has been accused of sexually assaulting a woman in or around the spring of 1988.
A lawsuit filed Wednesday in Los Angeles County Superior Court by Rita Butler Barrett alleges sexual abuse, sexual assault, sexual battery, negligence and rape by Jackson, now 69, according to papers obtained by PEOPLE. Jermaine L. Jackson Music Productions, Inc. and Work Records, Inc. were named co-defendants alongside Jackson.
A rep for Jackson did not immediately return PEOPLE's request for comment on the allegations.
In the lawsuit, Barrett contends she knew Jackson for several years before the alleged sexual assault took place due to "professional and personal connections." The papers state that her husband, Ben Barrett, worked closely with Berry Gordy, whom she believes was "in a business and/or management relationship" with Jackson at the time of the alleged assault.
Jackson allegedly arrived at Barrett's home in or around the spring of 1988 unannounced and forced himself inside. Barrett claims he then sexually assaulted her with "force and violence" and left when he was "satiated."
"During the assault, Plaintiff, a woman of faith prayed to God for help. During the assault, Plaintiff feared for her life," the lawsuit reads.
Barrett claims she reported the assault the following day to Gordy, whom she alleges "withheld and concealed the acts." Barrett asserts that by doing so, Gordy, Jackson, and "others in the business relationship" were able to gain profits from Jackson's work "for years to come."
Barrett alleges a cover-up was in place to "prevent disclosure of information relating to the abuse for the purpose of profit and preservation of reputation."
The lawsuit states that Barrett has "suffered severe emotional, physical, and psychological injury, including humiliation, shame, guilt, economic loss, economic capacity, and permanent emotional distress" after her interaction with Jackson.
Jackson rose to fame as a member of the Jackson 5, later known as The Jacksons, which featured his younger brother, Michael Jackson.
In a statement, Barrett's attorney Jeff Anderson said that his client "suffered an egregious and violent sexual assault."
"This is about her power and the declaration of it when she learned something could be done under the law, and she found the strength and support to find us and is now standing up for herself and others," his statement added.
19 comments:
Jermaine still looks good.
Not Jermaine. Say it ain’t so.
He do not look good with his painted on hair.
Believe it or not, a lot of women like men that look like Jermaine with the painted on texturizer! Looking at him boost their low self esteem by 20 points!
Jermaine ain’t been cute since he married Hazel Gordy!
We talking close to 5 decades! This was ya momma’s first crush!
Snitch goes to the dark web for some of these photos, but he is still wearing that shoe polish in his hair. Mmmph.
My aunties first crush was Jackie and she said Jermaine neva been worth a damn. She says she knew he was worthless when he was the only Jackson who stayed with Motown when Michael and the rest of em left. Don't get her started with Motown.
SMH
Jermaine Jackson before 1979 was fine! He knew it too that’s why he’s so vain. But I hope this isn’t true. Dude had too many females in rotation in the 80s to be out there SA’ing women back then(smh shame on him if it’s true).
Lawd, 2023 was a messy b*tch with these celebs!
I don't know if he assaulted this woman but I know he assaults himself every time he glues and spray his head.
Lol at these comments. The assault charges may be real bcuz I believe his ex-wife and/or bm accused him of r@p€.
Rape is always about control not sex so his number of jump offs would not matter
I don’t know what this woman is trying to accomplish. This man relies on a check from his mama. Motown said “we ain’t paying royalties, you know bout us.” I’ve never cared for him especially after he dropped that diss song about Micheal…”Word to the bad”. He reminds me of Harry and William, jealous and mad because he won’t ever be King. 🫖☕️
THE Beijing KING his hairline looks like a Venetian arch😂😂😂
Lol 8:07 Jermaine Jermaine Jermaine still stuck in the 80's well it's not all that surprising
I don't know who takes the longest to do their hair and makeup. This clown or the other one that's trying to be president again.
Tito was always cutest to me so he was never my crush. He always looked like a California Rasin.
I find it interesting when these women say they still "suffer" from these horrific experiences but yet, still go on to fuck other men and continue to live their lives. I'm not condoning rapes and assaults, but some these stories are too exaggerated. I wouldn't doubt that they fucked, and he never came back for more.
1:16 AM
I can’t believe I just read that. You know men are raped too and still have sex again. It’s not just Women.
Love returns to you after being assaulted. It takes a loving person and falling in love. You want to give your all to them.
PS: Most adult women have been a victim of SA. You probably know someone who’s been a victim or will become one (sadly) try not to think so harshly. 🤗 respectfully
@1:16 you’re stupid! I hate I just read that shyt!
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