Sport agent Jonathan Barnett accused of rape in US lawsuit
Summary
Jonathan Barnett, a well-known British sports agent, has been accused of serious crimes, including rape and trafficking, by an unnamed woman in a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles. Barnett denies the claims, which allege he controlled and abused the woman over several years.Key Facts
- Jonathan Barnett, a sports agent, is accused of raping a woman over 39 times, according to a lawsuit in the US.
- The woman, referred to as "Jane Doe," claims Barnett trafficked her from Australia to the UK in 2017.
- The lawsuit alleges Barnett kept her as a "sex slave" and threatened her and her children's lives.
- Barnett's lawyers state he will defend himself, claiming the accusations are false.
- The lawsuit describes alleged abusive actions and conditions, such as being tied up and forced to consume harmful substances.
- "Jane Doe" is also suing the talent agencies associated with Barnett for failing to intervene.
- Legal documents state Barnett used his wealth and influence to control the woman and that payments related to her were suspicious.
- The case involves allegations of institutional abuse, with claims against several large talent agencies for ignoring signs of abuse.
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