69-year-old Jermaine Jackson is facing charges of sexual abuse and assault. In this, Rita Barrett claims that in 1988 the Jackson 5 singer forced his way into her apartment without asking, physically attacked her and forced her to perform sexual acts.
They met through work
This emerges from the charging documents, which “Pitchfork” According to his own information, he was allowed to see it. In these, the plaintiff explains that she had known Jackson for several years before the attack occurred because they came into contact with each other professionally. At the time, she was working as a contractor for musicians and through her husband met the founder of Motown Records, Berry Gordy, with whom the defendant also worked.
Barrett also states in the lawsuit that she reported the crime to Gordy the following day because he was “in a unique position to both report Defendant Jackson’s actions and to help Plaintiff during her traumatic time.” Unfortunately She didn’t get the help she was hoping for from him. She writes, “Instead, Mr. Gordy withheld and concealed the acts, thereby perpetuating the cover-up and allowing Mr. Gordy, Defendant Jackson, and others involved in the business relationship to benefit from Mr. Jackson’s work and reputation for years to come.”
No comment from Jackson yet
Rita Barrett has claimed damages for sexual assault, assault, sexual assault and negligence. A statement from the respective lawyers and legal representatives has already been issued by “Pitchfork” inquired, but they have not yet responded. Jermaine Jackson himself also remains silent about the allegations.
