Jimmie and Alexis Allen.Photo: Kevin Mazur/Getty Images
Jimmie Allen’s estranged wifeAlexisshared a plea with fans just days beforetroubling allegations made against the country starwent public.
Earlier this week, Alexis, 27, took to herInstagramstory and shared a cryptic message that appeared to be about Allen, 37. “Continue the chaos while I heal in peace,” she wrote, weeks after announcing herseparation from Allenfollowing almost three years of marriage — and revealing they’re currently expecting a third child together.
“My Instagram isn’t a help line so please stop messaging me about any third parties,” continued Alexis, who shares daughtersZara James, 18 months, andNaomi Bettie, 3, with him.
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According toVariety, the Grammy-nominated singer allegedly raped Doe during a March 2021 work trip to film an episode ofAmerican Idolin Los Angeles. She claimed that she woke up naked in her hotel room with severe pain and vaginal bleeding after a business dinner — and didn’t remember what had happened. She also claimed that she was a virgin at the time and Allen allegedly insisted she take a Plan B pill to prevent pregnancy.
Doe also recalled another instance in May 2021 when Allen visitedTheEllen DeGeneresShow to promote his children’s book. The day leading up to the appearance, he allegedly assaulted her as they were traveling together, per the outlet.
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She reportedly claimed that he groped her breasts on the plane, pushed his erect penis against her in public and masturbated in front of her at the hotel where they were both staying. When they left the taping and got in the car, she said he allegedly forced his fingers into her vagina while she tried to move his hand away.
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.
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“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. The simple fact is, her accusations are not only false, but also extremely damaging. I’ve worked incredibly hard to build my career, and I intend to mount a vigorous defense to her claims and take all other legal action necessary to protect my reputation.”
Jane Doe’s attorney Fegan disputed Allen’s claim of a financial request.
Throughout his career, Allen has achieved three No. 1 singles on theBillboardCountry Airplay chart: “Best Shot,” “Make Me Want To” and “Freedom Was a Highway” withBrad Paisley. He received the CMA Award for new artist of the year in 2021 and recently opened forCarrie Underwoodon The Denim & Rhinestones Tour.
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source: people.com
