Variety obtained federal court documents filed by the former team member after she filed them in Tennessee federal court on Thursday. The woman, listed as “Jane Doe,” claims Allen manipulated and forced her into a sexually abusive relationship.

The accusations in the lawsuit are listed as sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, sex trafficking and emotional distress.

The woman shared the details with Variety, recalling what allegedly happened between 2020-2022.

One of her most distinct memories was what she said transpired less than 24 hours before he appeared on The Ellen DeGeneres Show to promote his children’s book.

(Trigger Warning – Sexual Abuse) 

The outlet reported, “Allen allegedly assaulted this woman as they traveled together, groping her breasts on the plane, pushing his erect penis against her body in public and masturbating in front of her at the hotel where they were both staying.” Additionally, “once they left the taping and got into the car, she says he forced his fingers into her vagina while she tried to yank his hand away,” per Variety.

Taste of Country reported on additional claims provided by the former day-to-day manager.

In March 2021, Allen allegedly told her to take a Plan B pill after she woke up with him beside her. She claimed she didn’t remember anything from the night prior but woke up in pain and was bleeding vaginally.

In February 2022, Jane Doe said she was in such extreme pain due to repeated alleged sexual abuse that she nearly collapsed on the set of American Idol while Allen was filming a guest appearance.

Variety verified she was taken to the ER, where she told doctors about the “vicious cycle” she was experiencing. She claims they told her to “run from Allen, though they didn’t know who the alleged abuser was.”

The court documents included numerous other allegations of Allen sexually abusing Jane Doe before performances and high-profile appearances.

Allen provided a statement to Variety in response to the lawsuit.

“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. I acknowledge that we had a sexual relationship — one that lasted for nearly two years.”

He added, “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. 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 lawyer, Elizabeth Fegan, denounced Allen’s statement, claiming her client never made any “monetary demand.” She also stated Allen’s legal team responded with a “hard no, colored with threats” when asked to meet and discuss his behavior. 

The woman is suing her former employer Wide Open Music and its founder, Ash Bowers.

She said she told Bowers about Allen’s verbal harassment numerous times. However, when she told him about Allen allegedly sexually abusing her, Wide Open Music dropped him as a client and then terminated her.

Bowers told Variety he didn’t fire Jane Doe out of retaliation. Instead, he claimed her position was eliminated once the company dropped Allen as a client.

“[Jane Doe] was the day-to-day manager for Mr. Allen,” Bowers said. “Once Wide Open Music no longer managed Mr. Allen, that role was gone and, furthermore, [the company] has transitioned out of artist management completely.”

Despite Bowers denying retaliation around Jane Doe’s termination, the lawsuit states Jane Doe wasn’t the only person to report Allen’s alleged sexual advances.

His former day-to-day manager before her had also been fired after reporting Allen’s alleged misconduct. Although she was later rehired in a different department of the management company, Jane Doe knew her job was contingent upon tolerating Allen’s actions.

The lawsuit claims Bowers was undoubtedly aware of Allen’s actions, as he allegedly warned Jane Doe in her interview that the singer “was known to push inappropriate sexual boundaries.”

She told Variety she didn’t know that meant he was a “sexual predator.”

Jane Doe also noted Allen allegedly “blackmailed her” by videotaping numerous sexual encounters. This, she said, forced her to stay quiet, fearing she would ruin her career and, eventually, her life.

But now, she is speaking out.

“I have to tell this story because there’s no way I would let my daughter near a situation like this. My life has been turned inside out because of Jimmie Allen,” she said.

Aside from the lawsuit going public, the 37-year-old singer has been in the public eye for his marital issues.

According to Variety, on April 21, Allen and his wife announced their separation. However, they did not cite any reason for their split.

Variety reviewed over 150 text messages between Jane Doe, her close friends, Bowers and Allen that appeared to support her allegations and shared vital information.

Allen rose to fame as a Black man in country music. His family-friendly persona allowed him to co-host the 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards with Dolly Parton, share a hit single with Brad Paisley and perform on a float at the 2021 Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.

Allen won the best new artist at the Country Music Association and ACM awards. The American Idol alum was also nominated for a best new artist Grammy, the only one aside from Carrie Underwood.