Jimmie Allen Sued for Alleged Sexual Abuse

Country star Jimmie Allen is being sued by former manager for allegedly assaulting and sexually harassing her.

He claims the two were in a consensual "sexual relationship" at the time.

The woman, who remains unnamed, worked on the management team for Jimmie, and claimed that he raped her and subjected her to sexual abuse and harassment on multiple occasions over 18 months going back to 2021.

Allen has denied the claims through a lawyer.

“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. 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.”

“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.”

It was reported she recalled an alleged incident between the two where she claimed he assaulted her while they "travelled together" by "groping her breasts" on an airplane, "pushing his erect penis against her body in public” and “masturbating in front of her at the hotel” where they were both residing.

She also claimed that he raped her in March 2021 while he was filming an episode of American Idol as a guest judge. 

She alleged she woke up “naked” in a hotel room in pain and was bleeding from her vagina with no recollection of what happened. 

She then claimed that he was in the bed next to her and “insisted” she take a Plan B pill.

“I was disconnected from my body, feeling a sense of panic," claiming she remembered him saying "I’ve been thinking about this for so long."

“He held me in place. At that point, any physical will was just out the door. I was pretty much paralyzed.”

She is also suing Wide Open Music (her former employer) and the founder Ash Bowers.

Bowers has addressed the lawsuit in a statement.

“First, any assertion that she ever raised the existence of a sexual or physical relationship between Mr. Allen and her (or that Wide Open Music or I was aware of any such relationship) before October 4, 2022 is patently and objectively false. Second, when she brought up this allegation on October 4, 2022, we immediately ended our professional relationship with Mr. Allen.”

"Third, she was the day-to-day manager for Mr. Allen. Once WOM no longer managed Mr. Allen, that role was gone and, furthermore, WOM has transitioned out of artist management completely to development and publishing. Accordingly, any claim that our professional relationship with her ended due to retaliation is also false.”

This lawsuit becomes the latest controversy for the star. Last month he and his wife announced their split after three years of marriage, and revealed they were expecting their third child. 

“After much thought and reflection in recent months, Lex & I have made the decision to separate. As we navigate this life change, we can also share that we will be welcoming another child together later this year.”

“Our number one priority is and always will be ensuring that our children are healthy, happy and loved, and we remain committed to coparenting with love and respect for one another. In light [of] our growing family, we respectfully request privacy during this time.”

The two filed for divorce on April 28th, one week after the announcement.