Jamie Foxx, the accomplished actor and musician, is forcefully denying allegations of sexual assault in a recently filed lawsuit that claims an incident occurred at a New York City restaurant in 2015. The 55-year-old’s spokesperson released a statement to PEOPLE on Thursday categorically stating, “The alleged incident never happened.” The spokesperson highlighted a similar lawsuit filed in 2020, which was subsequently dismissed, expressing confidence that the current claims hold no more validity today than they did then. Furthermore, Foxx intends to pursue a claim for malicious prosecution against the accuser and her attorneys once the allegations are dismissed.
The lawsuit, filed in New York Supreme Court on Wednesday, accuses Foxx of inappropriate comments and non-consensual touching in August 2015 at Catch NYC. The complainant, identified as Jane Doe, alleges that an encounter at Foxx’s table, initiated for a photo request, escalated into an inappropriate situation involving remarks and non-consensual physical contact.
The legal action was filed on the final day permitted under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, allowing victims of sexual assault a one-year look-back period to file lawsuits against their abusers, regardless of the time elapsed since the alleged incident.
Seeking damages for pain and suffering, economic loss, and punitive damages exceeding the jurisdiction of lower courts, Jane Doe’s lawsuit adds to the ongoing conversation around sexual assault allegations and the legal avenues available to survivors.
The unfolding legal drama emphasizes the complexities and sensitivities surrounding such accusations in the public eye. As the legal proceedings progress, Jamie Foxx remains resolute in his denial, asserting his intention to counter with a malicious prosecution claim once the allegations are dismissed.
