After being sued over sexually assault and secretly filing a woman in a Las Vegas hotel room, Jimmie Allen has been ordered to pay $1,800.000.00
On Thursday (6.19,) Judge Aleta A Trauger ruled that the country musician will be held liable by default for assault and invasion of privacy in August after he ignored multiple court deadlines, and according to the court order, the musician was ordered to pay the accuser $597,000 in compensatory damages and another $1,200,00.00 in punitive damages.
“The evidence shows that Mr Allen intentionally and surreptitiously filmed his sexual encounter with plaintiff without her consent.” “These intentional acts caused plaintiff to suffer extreme emotional distress and trauma,” read the court order.
In a statement to Billboard, a attorney for the plaintiff, aka Jane Doe 2, said the sum “recognizes the profound trauma Allen inflicted on Jane Doe 2 for his own sexual gratification” and “underscores a fundamental principle at the heart of this case: it is never acceptable to record sexual activity without a partner’s consent”.
Following a run of #1 hits on Billboard’s Country Airplay chart, this week’s ruling came in one of two civil sexual assault lawsuits brought against the superstar singer/songwriter in 2023, derailing the singer’s promising career.
Since the accusations, Allen was subsequently dropped by his label, BBR Music Group, as well as his booking agency, publicist and management company.
At press time, Jimmy Allen has denied the claims against him.
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Author: Al Dente
Photo: Erik Drost