Jermaine Jackson Faces $6.5M Default Judgment in Sexual Assault Lawsuit
A Los Angeles court is considering a default judgment against singer Jermaine Jackson after he reportedly failed to respond to a civil lawsuit. Plaintiff Rita Butler Barrett has accused Jackson of assaulting her in the late 1980s and is seeking about $6.5 million in damages under California’s Sexual Abuse and Cover-Up Accountability Act. Her lawyers say repeated attempts to serve Jackson failed, forcing the court to approve public notice in the Los Angeles Times. If the judge grants the default request, Jackson could be ordered to pay the full amount without mounting a defense. Barrett is also seeking over $7,000 to cover filing fees and publication costs.
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