Garth Brooks has disabled comments on his Instagram account amid sexual assault allegations

Country superstar Garth Brooks is doing what he can to filter comments and minimize speculation amid reports of sexual assault allegations earlier this week.

The “Friends in Low Places” singer made headlines on Thursday, October 3, after he was hit with a sexual assault and assault lawsuit from a former employee. The defendant claims the “series of attacks” took place in 2019. “Jane Doe” accuses the singer of raping her while working as a makeup artist; The incident is said to have occurred in a hotel room in Los Angeles during a business trip. The incident reportedly occurred while the “One Night A Day” singer was recording a Grammy tribute performance.

The lawsuit was also filed in California.

“Jane Doe” is also said to have worked for Brooks’ wife, Trisha Yearwoodas a makeup artist in 1999, as previously reported by The Blast.

Garth Brooks limits fan discussion amid ongoing legal battle

Both Brooks and Yearwood post frequently on their Instagram accounts. The duo shows the personal aspects of their lives, such as backstage snaps and the two doing charity work.

The couple’s Insta posts regularly draw interest from their fans, but IG users may notice something about their respective feeds: Brooks has disabled his comments on recent pictures and the comments section on Yearwood’s latest photo is empty.

The “If Tomorrow Never Comes” singer thanks his live audience

The musician who brought rock star Chris Gains to life is moving forward with filing the lawsuit.

While the country legend didn’t directly mention the recent events in his life, Brooks alluded to the situation in the caption of his latest photo on Instagram.

Brooks wrote: “If there was ever a night I really needed this, TONIGHT was that night! Thank you for my life!!!!! Kind regards, g.”

The post includes a colorful shot of Brooks’ live audience. The singer’s touring schedule has been pretty busy lately. According to his website, he celebrated Bass Pro Shop’s 50th anniversary last week with three sold-out shows in Ridgedale, MO.

Trisha Yearwood has disabled comments on her Instagram photos

The “She’s In Love With The Boy” singer has apparently followed in her husband’s footsteps.

Yearwood remembered the country legend’s death, Kris Kristoffersonlast weekend. There is an open comment thread for their tribute to the legendary Highway Man at the time of writing. Your homage to the former president on his 100th birthday Jimmy Carterfrom four days ago, also has comments enabled.

However, the “I’ll Still Love You More” singer disabled her comments on her latest Instagram post from two days ago. Yearwood recalled recent live concert stints in Las Vegas while her husband was staying there recently.

The defendant claims the couple traveled to Los Angeles on a private jet

Brooks’ accuser further stated in the lawsuit that she and Brooks used his private jet to travel to Los Angeles. According to the defendant, the two were the only ones on the jet, as The Blast previously reported.

His former employee was shocked that the artist had “booked a one-bedroom hotel suite” and there was no separate bedroom provided for her.

She continued, recalling that Brooks then reportedly “showed up naked in the doorway,” which made her feel “uncomfortable and trapped,” according to CNN.

The “Standing Outside the Fire” singer denied the allegations

The 62-year-old has denied the allegations detailing his alleged loud expression of “sexual fantasies.” The defendant also explains how the singer allegedly “groped” her.

Brooks’ legal team responded: “The defendant, however, recognizes the significant, irreparable harm that such false allegations would cause to the plaintiff’s well-deserved reputation as a decent and caring human being, along with the inevitable harm to his family and the irreparable harm.” This would impact his career and livelihood if she followed through on her threat to “publicly file” her fabricated lawsuit.

The singer also claimed that “Jane Doe’s” attorney sent him a “confidential” demand letter alleging sexual misconduct after Brooks denied her request for “salary and medical benefits.”

According to his website, there appear to be no concert cancellations for Brooks’ upcoming series of Las Vegas residency shows at this time.