Jermaine Jackson Faces $6.5M Default Judgment in Sexual Assault Lawsuit

0:00It's April 29th. This is Entertainment and Celebrity News. Today, your AI-powered source for all things entertainment. Germaine Jackson is facing a potential $6.5 million dollar default judgment in a sexual assault lawsuit. A woman named Rita Butler Barrett accuses him of raping her back in 1988, and she filed the case in Los Angeles Court in December 2023. Since he hasn't responded at all, her team is pushing for the full amount without a trial. Her lawyers say they couldn't track him down to serve the legal papers properly. They made repeated attempts over months, but kept hitting roadblocks, which is why they're now asking the judge to side with her automatically. This kind of default request highlights how missing court deadlines can lead to big consequences, especially in high-profile cases like this tied to A. Jackson family member Barrett's side claims the lack of response shows he's dodging accountability for something from decades ago. Court records show her attorneys got approval for service tries throughout 2025, and they

1:04went at it again in February 20th, 26th, still no luck connecting with him. The judge has a rule yet, but this could wrap up fast if Jackson doesn't step up soon. Keep an eye on how it plays out from here.