Jamie Foxx Faces Sexual Assault Allegations Amidst Expired New York Adult Survivors Act
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In a startling turn of events, actor and musician Jamie Foxx finds himself embroiled in a legal battle as he faces allegations of sexual assault. The accusations come as a flurry of lawsuits have been filed this week, taking advantage of the expiring New York Adult Survivors Act (ASA) on Friday, November 24.
According to court documents obtained by The Independent, a plaintiff referred to as Jane Doe accuses Foxx, whose real name is Eric Marlon Bishop, of assaulting her at the Catch restaurant rooftop in New York City back in August 2015.
Foxx vehemently denies the allegation and is planning to counter the lawsuit by issuing a countersuit against Jane Doe. His spokesperson, in a statement to The Independent, declared, "The alleged incident never happened. In 2020, this individual filed a nearly identical lawsuit in Brooklyn, which was subsequently dismissed shortly thereafter. The claims are no more viable today than they were then. We are confident they will be dismissed again. And once they are, Mr. Foxx intends to pursue a claim for malicious prosecution against this person and her attorneys for re-filing this frivolous action."
The lawsuit not only names Foxx as a defendant but also includes the restaurant, its employees, and Mark Birnbaum, co-founder of Catch Hospitality Group. Jane Doe is seeking a trial by jury, as well as compensatory and punitive damages.
The court filing reveals that the alleged incident took place when the plaintiff and a friend were seated at a table adjacent to Foxx and Birnbaum. As per the lawsuit, Jane Doe asked Foxx for a selfie, to which he reportedly responded, "Sure baby, anything for you."
The lawsuit further claims that Foxx proceeded to shower the plaintiff with compliments, remarking on her "supermodel body" and commenting on how good she smelled. It is alleged that Foxx then guided her to a more secluded area of the rooftop, where the assault took place.
The lawsuit also includes a security guard as a defendant, claiming that they witnessed the incident but failed to intervene.
Jane Doe's legal action extends beyond Foxx, accusing Birnbaum and Catch NYC of enabling the assault and failing to adequately supervise their employees.
As the latest high-profile case filed under the ASA, which temporarily waived the statute of limitations on sexual misconduct claims for civil suits, Foxx's situation is garnering attention. Wednesday saw the filing of another lawsuit, this time against Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose, with a former model alleging sexual assault against him in 1989, a claim which Rose vehemently denies.
As the legal proceedings unfold, the outcome will determine the future course for both Foxx and Jane Doe. Until then, the spotlight remains on these unsettling allegations, as the questions surrounding accountability and justice are contemplated.
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