Jermaine Jackson
My Rape Accuser Ruined Jafaar’s Large Break!!!
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Jermaine Jackson feared claims that he raped a girl would tarnish not solely his repute, but additionally his son Jafaar Jackson‘s huge break within the “Michael” biopic … TMZ has discovered.
In new authorized docs, obtained by TMZ, Jermaine mentioned he was unaware of Rita Butler Barrett’s lawsuit towards him … or the $6.5 million default judgment she was awarded in Could … till he acquired blindsided through the press tour for the biopic.
He says the protection of the default judgment ruined “what should have been a proud and important professional moment for my son and our family.” He says he was “shocked and deeply involved concerning the impact of these studies on my repute and on the promotion of my son’s movement image.”
Rita claimed Jermaine sexually assaulted her in 1988 after he confirmed up at her house uninvited. He denies the claims.
As TMZ first reported, Jermaine is making strikes to have the large default judgment thrown out, claiming he had no concept concerning the go well with and needs a chance to defend himself.
Jermaine mentioned he didn’t intentionally keep away from Rita’s lawsuit and insists he is able to defend himself if the default judgment is thrown out.‘
