Jimmie Allen accused of assault from 2nd woman. Here's a timeline

On Friday, Milton country star Jimmie Allen was hit with a second lawsuit alleging sexual assault, less than a month after Allen’s manager filed a suit against him for rape.

Allen’s second accuser, identified as Jane Doe 2, filed a lawsuit Friday in Tennessee demanding a jury trial while claiming that the musician filmed a sexual encounter she had with him secretly, without her consent, according to the complaint obtained by USA TODAY.

The accuser, identified as Jane Doe 2, also claimed Allen continued pursuing sexual contact with her after she told him she no longer gave consent.

Here’s a timeline of events that occurred before and after Allen’s first accuser filed a sexual assault lawsuit against him on May 11.

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April 21: Jimmie Allen announces split from wife

The “Slower Lower Delaware” singer posted on Instagram that he and his pregnant wife Alexis Gale are separating.

“Our number one priority is and always will be ensuring that our children are healthy, happy and loved and we remain committed to co-parenting with love and respect for one another,” Allen wrote.

Gale shared a similar post on IG, requesting “privacy during this time.”

The couple, who are both Milton natives, married in a private ceremony in 2020, followed by a larger celebration in 2021, Gale said in an interview with People.com.

Gale and Allen are already parents to two daughters, 18-month-old Zara James and 3-year-old Naomi Bettie. Allen also has an 8-year-old son, Aadyn, from a previous relationship.

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May 11: Allen hit with lawsuit from ex-manager

An 18-page lawsuit was filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee by Allen’s former day-to-day manager, who is identified as Jane Doe.

Her lawsuit brings six counts against Allen, including sex trafficking, battery, assault, false imprisonment, intentional and negligent infliction of emotional distress.

According to the lawsuit, Allen raped the former manager and insisted she use a Plan B contraceptive to prevent pregnancy.

The lawsuit stated the singer used his position of power to abuse her for 18 months, from May 2020 to 2022.

Through the civil lawsuit, the former manager seeks compensatory, incidental, consequential, punitive damages, plus attorneys’ fees and costs.

May 11: Allen rejects claims

Through a statement provided by his attorney, Allen confirmed that he and the first plaintiff had a sexual relationship, but claimed it 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’s statement reads.

“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. Only after things ended between us, did she hire a lawyer to reach out and ask for money, which leads me to question her motives.”

May 11: BBR Music Group suspends Allen

Hours after the lawsuit against Allen went public, the record label BBR Music Group announced they’re suspending the artist.

“In light of today’s allegations against Jimmie Allen, BBR Music Group has decided to suspend all activity with him, effective immediately.”

May 11: Allen removed from CMA Fest

The Grammy-nominated singer was originally slated to play the CMA Fest at Nissan Stadium in Nashville on June 11, before his name was removed from the lineup, Rolling Stone reported.

May 11: Publicist moves on from Allen

Public relations firm Full Coverage Communications cut ties with Allen, Billboard reported.

May 11: DSU graduation loses Allen

The evening before Delaware State University’s undergraduate commencement ceremony, DSU issued a statement saying Allen, an alum of the school, notified them he was canceling his commitment to be a keynote speaker at the event.

U.S. Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester replaced Allen as keynote speaker.

May 12: Booking agency, manager suspend Allen

The next day (a Friday), the booking company United Talent Agency and management firm Familie both announced they suspended the star singer, Variety reported.

A spokesperson for UTA told Variety, “We have suspended our representation of Jimmie Allen due to the recent allegations against him, which we take seriously.”

May 16: Allen’s ice cream deal might’ve melted

Allen’s ice cream deal we wrote about in March might’ve gone sour already, due to the recent abuse claims against him.

Allen collaborated with The Frozen Farmer, a Bridgeville-based farm and creamery, to produce a new ice cream flavor inspired by his mother’s beloved peach cobbler.

On May 16, TMZ reported that Allen’s new ice cream is no longer available on The Frozen Farmer’s website. No one is commenting, TMZ says.

May 17: Allen shares post on Instagram Stories

The “Best Shot” singer posted this message in his Instagram stories: “We Gonna Be Alright … This Too Shall Pass,” which included an emoji with prayer hands, Billboard reported.

Billboard also reported a separate Instagram Stories post from Allen that featured a promo photo of the song “God Only Knows,” recorded by the sibling Christian duo for King & Country. The brothers headlined the Delaware State Fair in 2016.

May 18: On Instagram, Allen apologizes to wife

The country artist hopped on Instagram and shared a long apology to his wife and children “for being a poor example of a man and a father.”

The singer continued, “I’m working on becoming a better person that my kids can be proud of. My goal is to be better than the generation before me.

“This business takes so much from you. It’s full of temptations that can cripple you and ruin everything you’ve built. I’m ashamed that I wasn’t strong enough to withstand them. I will no longer be a victim of my weaknesses.

“I challenge everyone to seek help when they need it. Do not be afraid of your weaknesses, surround yourself with people what WILL help you. Be Blessed,” Allen continued.

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May 24: Is the Bettie James Fest happening?

Will Allen return to Hudson Fields in August to launch his third annual Bettie James Fest? Highway One, which produces all of the big concerts at Hudson Fields, didn’t officially say no.

“It’s a little too early to comment on that,” Alex Pires, owner of Highway One, told Delaware Online/The News Journal.

Allen’s attorney didn’t immediately respond to Delaware Online/The News Journal’s request for comment about the festival’s status.

In 2021, Allen launched his inaugural Bettie James Fest to a sold-out crowd in his backyard at Hudson Fields in Milton. The lineup included fellow Delaware stars DJ Jazzy Jeff and country singer Chuck Wicks.

The August festival returned last year with a roster that included Lainey Wilson, who is headlining this year’s Delaware State Fair on July 26.

But it looks like there probably won’t be a third Bettie James Fest this year, especially since there’s been no mention of the lineup yet.

The name Bettie James is a tribute to Allen’s late father, James Allen, and late grandmother, Bettie Snead.

May 28: Allen is selling his mansion

According to a May 28 report, TMZ stated that Allen was selling his Tennessee mansion for $2.5 million. On May 30, NBC shared a property listing of Allen’s home, which is listed as being 4,853 square feet.

May 29: Allen posted a love song to Instagram

The singer began sharing a string of his song snippets on Instagram, and these tunes appear to be new songs. The love song he posted on May 29, which didn’t feature a photo caption, included the lyrics below:

“Your affection Your attention, I want it all Conservation Going straight back It’s Last call Loving every inch of our connection Every word falling out I’m listening I’m a say, I’m feeling selfish I wanna be on every call you make When you need a smile on a bad day.”

June 2: Allen posted new IG photo

The singer-songwriter uploaded a photo of himself standing on one leg while throwing up a double-peace sign with his hands. The only message in the photo caption were two emojis: a purple peace sign and an emoji of a single hand chucking up a deuce.

June 6: Allen posted ‘Same Friends’ on IG

Allen shared a snippet of a trap-country song titled “Same Friends.” On the track, the platinum artist is rapping and singing about his loyalty to still hanging with his old crew of friends and how the only thing that’s changed is now they’re just a little richer.

June 7: Allen posted ‘On’ to IG

Continuing his trend of posting song snippets, Allen uploaded a dance tune titled “Cliche,” which has a disco/R&B vibe. The song is about being infatuated with a woman, which includes the desire to dance with her.

Here are some of the lyrics:

“What we got tonight is a vibe I can’t lie They can’t kill it if they tried Couple goes trending through the night A million likes Girl they can’t deny That what we got right here is amazing Seeing what [God or a guy] can do with some patience Let’s make tonight one for the ages Scripted love made for stages.”

June 8: Allen posted ‘Cliche’ to IG

A snippet of a song titled “Cliche” was posted to Allen’s Instagram account. The foot-stomping tune highlights country life, from drinking on Friday nights to hanging out on a farm.

June 9: Second woman accuses Allen of assault

The anonymous accuser also claimed Allen continued pursuing sexual contact with her after she told him she no longer gave consent.

USA TODAY has reached out to Allen’s reps and his attorney for comment.

In the lawsuit filed Friday, the second accuser says she met Allen on a flight to Nashville on May 1, 2022, and gave his bodyguard her phone number later.

After a night out and a couple months of communication, she said she agreed to meet with Allen at a hotel in Las Vegas, where the singer assured her she’d have her own room. At the time, Allen had made claims about being in love with her and said he was separated from his wife, according to the lawsuit.

She said she joined Allen in his bedroom “willingly,” but things took a turn.

“He told her he would respect her request” to have sex with a condom, the suit said. “Yet, as their encounter progressed, Allen penetrated Plaintiff during sex with his penis and without a condom. Allen told Plaintiff he wanted to get her pregnant. Plaintiff said no,” the lawsuit says.

Allen refused to stop and passed out on the bed afterward, according to the complaint.

That Allen has now been accused by a second person gives additional salt to the first case against him, says attorney Elizabeth Fegan, who is representing both accusers and previously brought sex trafficking claims against Harvey Weinstein.

“It gives corroboration or veracity to the fact that Allen has engaged in a series of predatory sexual acts,” Fagen tells USA TODAY.

“If you say ‘no’ during the course of sexual relations, the other person has to stop,” Fagen says. “So you can set boundaries at any time during the course of physical touch. And it doesn’t matter how far along you are.”

As Jane Doe 2 was leaving the room after the encounter, she alleged she saw Allen’s phone in the closet and discovered it was filming, aimed at the bed. She said she deleted the footage and after she was unable to wake him, she took his phone and turned it in to her local police department when she returned home, who said they would report it to the Las Vegas police.

June 9: BBR Music Group drops Allen

After it became public that a second assault lawsuit was filed against Allen, BBR Music Group announced they released the singer-songwriter from their record label, Variety reported.

“BBR Music Group has dissolved its relationship with Jimmie Allen,” according to a statement the label sent Variety. “He is no longer an active artist on its roster.”

USA TODAY reporter Megan Hines and Delaware Online/The News Journal reporter Esteban Parra contributed to this report.

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