“It is deeply troubling and hurtful that someone I counted as one of my closest friends, colleagues and confidants would make allegations that have no truth to them whatsoever,” Allen’s statement read. “I acknowledge that we had a sexual relationship — one that lasted for nearly two years. During that time she never once accused me of any wrongdoing, and she spoke of our relationship and friendship as being something she wanted to continue indefinitely.
The statement continued, “Only after things ended between us, did she hire a lawyer to reach out and ask for money, which leads me to question her motives. The simple fact is, her accusations are not only false, but also extremely damaging. I’ve worked incredibly hard to build my career, and I intend to mount a vigorous defense to her claims and take all other legal action necessary to protect my reputation.
After the woman filed the lawsuit, Allen was also pulled from the upcoming CMA Fest lineup and suspended by his agency, UTA. In a statement to ET on June 9, Elizabeth Fegan, who is representing both Jane Does in their cases against Allen, said, “Since Jane Doe filed her case last month, we’ve heard from others who share similar experiences. Jane Doe 2’s filing demonstrates to me that there is a vivid, distinct pattern of behaviour. We intend to show it’s a pattern of deceit, manipulation, and ultimately of force.”
“The law is clear – anyone who has given consent in sexual activity has the right and the ability to revoke consent at any time,” the statement continued. “Just as no means no, stop means stop. If one participant doesn’t stop, it is sexual assault.”
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