Garth Brooks’ sexual assault lawsuit takes another unexpected turn

Garth Brooks’ lawyers have filed a motion that could change the course of the sexual assault case against him.

Jane Roe (not her real name) filed her suit in California on October 3rd. Her lawsuit alleges that Brooks raped and sexually assaulted her on separate occasions in 2019.

She worked for the country star and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, before and during the time frame she says the assaults took place, adding that her financial distress made her an easy target for Brooks.

Related: Garth Brooks Timeline of Sexual Assault Allegations

A reporting now that Brooks’ attorneys have filed a motion to move the lawsuit to federal court, not California Superior Court. A legal expert speaking to the celebrity news outlet suggests that this move will increase the likelihood of a dismissal and/or speed up the trial.

The federal court would be a third arena for potential litigation on the matter. Separate but related to the California lawsuit is Brooks’ September petition in Mississippi to proceed under pseudonyms. This application became disputed when Jane Roe used Brook’s name in her application. He responded by using her real name in updates to the Mississippi documents. Taste of Country has chosen not to use her legal name at this time.

A points out that going to federal court is possible because the two parties live in different states and the amount Jane Roe is seeking exceeds a certain threshold. With the election this week, the news slipped under the radar in some ways.

So did Brooks latest Inside Studio G episode (Nov. 4), where he was especially eager at first.

“It’s all about the anthology, and it’s about loving each other, so d–kheads, go home,” he says. “If you want to be a – hole, go somewhere else, there are plenty of places.”