Jimmie Allen.Photo: John Shearer/WireImage
“We gonna be alright,” the country star, 37,wrote in his Instagram Storyon Wednesday. “This too shall pass.”
Allen has denied all allegations from the manager, who filed her suit anonymously, and he claims that their relationship was consensual.
“In light of [the May 11] allegations against Jimmie Allen, BBR Music Group has decided to suspend all activity with him, effective immediately,” the label confirmed to PEOPLE.
Jimmie Allen Instagram Story.Courtesy Jimmie Allen Instagram Story
In the lawsuit, Allen’s former manager, 25, alleged that he raped her, abused her and sexually harassed her multiple times under the watchful eye of his management team, whom she claims was aware of his behavior, but put her under his direction anyway.
“Having been aware of Allen’s past behavior, it’s reprehensible that the company picked her out and threw her to the wolves like they did, knowing how things would turn out,” Elizabeth Fegan, founding partner of FeganScott, the firm representing the woman, said in a statement to PEOPLE. “Allen identified her as his target and groomed her, and the company did absolutely nothing to prevent it.”
Allen responded to the allegations in a statement to PEOPLE, claiming his relationship with Doe was consensual. “It is deeply troubling and hurtful that someone I counted as one of my closest friends, colleagues and confidants would make allegations that have no truth to them whatsoever,” Allen said in the statement.
“I acknowledge that we had a sexual relationship — one that lasted for nearly two years. During that time she never once accused me of any wrongdoing, and she spoke of our relationship and friendship as being something she wanted to continue indefinitely,” the statement continued.
Jimmie and Alexis Allen.Amy Sussman/Getty
The pair — who have been married for three years — are parents to daughter Zara James, 19 months, and Naomi Bettie, 3, and announced that they are expecting their third child together —a boy— while alsosharing news of their separationon April 21.
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Earlier this month, Alexis posted anInstagramStorywith a cryptic messagethat appeared to be about the “Best Shot” singer.
“Continue the chaos while I heal in peace,” she wrote. “My Instagram isn’t a help line so please stop messaging me about any third parties.”
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.
source: people.com
