December 30th 2023.
Jermaine Jackson, former member of the Jackson 5 and brother of the late Michael Jackson, is facing serious accusations of sexual assault in a lawsuit filed by Rita Butler Barrett on Dec. 28th. The lawsuit alleges that Jackson sexually abused Barrett during the spring of 1988. This case is particularly notable due to the fact that Barrett is a survivor of sexual abuse, assault, and harassment, and is taking legal action under California's Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act. This act allows survivors to pursue legal action after the statute of limitations has expired.
Documents obtained by Fox News Digital claim that the alleged assault took place when Jackson “forced himself into Plaintiff’s home, and with force and violence sexually assaulted Plaintiff.” Barrett, who was acquainted with Jackson through personal and familial connections, including ties to Berry Gordy of Motown, reported the assault to Gordy a day later.
The lawsuit further alleges that Gordy, the founder of Motown Records and a family friend, concealed the acts and perpetuated a cover-up in order to protect Jackson's reputation. Furthermore, it states that by doing so, “Mr. Gordy, Defendant Jackson, and others in the business relationship to continue to reap profits derived from Mr. Jackson’s work and reputation for years to come.”
As part of the legal action, Jermaine L. Jackson Music Productions, Inc. and his Work Records, Inc. were also named in the lawsuit. This is due to the fact that the lawsuit claims that, as a result of the assault, cover-up, and ratification, Jackson's reputation remained intact, while Barrett endured years of suffering in silence and shame.
The representatives for Jackson, Gordy, and Barrett did not immediately respond to requests for comment. The California's Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act is similar to the New York Adult Survivor's Act, and allows survivors to seek legal recourse against entities after the expiration of the statute of limitations. This act, CA-AB2777, is set to expire on Dec. 31, 2023.
The seriousness of these accusations cannot be overstated. It is important to remember that the California's Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act enables survivors to seek justice in cases where the statute of limitations may have expired. It is also worth noting that this act is set to expire in 2023, so anyone who has experienced a similar situation should consider taking legal action as soon as possible.
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