In a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles, Jonathan Barnett has been accused by an unnamed woman of multiple rapes and being held as a "sex slave." The 75-year-old agent vehemently denies the charges, which he describes as unfounded, while legal representatives plan to vigorously defend against the claims, highlighting the serious nature of the allegations connected to prominent figures in the sports industry.
High-Profile Sports Agent Jonathan Barnett Faces Serious Allegations in Lawsuit

High-Profile Sports Agent Jonathan Barnett Faces Serious Allegations in Lawsuit
Jonathan Barnett, a prominent British sports agent, is accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a distressing lawsuit filed in the US, claiming he trafficked her and maintained coercive control.
High-profile British sports agent Jonathan Barnett is currently embroiled in serious allegations as a lawsuit filed in Los Angeles claims he raped a woman over 39 times and subjected her to horrific abuse. The civil complaint, lodged by the unnamed woman designated as "Jane Doe," accuses Barnett of trafficking her from Australia to the UK in 2017 and systematically torturing her as a "sex slave" over a six-year period.
The woman asserts in her complaint that Barnett made numerous threats against her life and the lives of her minor children. Well-known for representing star football players such as Gareth Bale and Jack Grealish, the 75-year-old has adamantly denied any wrongdoing. His legal team released a statement declaring the allegations as "untrue" and expressed their commitment to vigorously defend against the lawsuit, emphasizing Barnett's anticipation of being fully vindicated.
Notably, Barnett was recognized by Forbes magazine in 2019 as the world's most powerful sports agent. According to court documents, Barnett and "Jane Doe" first met in the 1990s through a professional athlete in London, and they resumed contact in 2017. Shortly thereafter, Barnett facilitated her move to the UK, covering her relocation expenses through his sports agency, CAA Stellar.
Upon her arrival, the complaint alleges that Barnett told her he "owned" her and raped her in a hotel room shortly afterward. The lawsuit details a pattern of strict rules imposed on the woman, compelling her to address him as "My Master" and forbidding her from expressing pain. The complaint also makes harrowing claims of degrading acts, such as forced consumption of urine and feces, and accusations of being tied up without food or water overnight.
The torture allegedly took place in various locations worldwide, including Los Angeles, from 2017 to 2023. Facing what she perceived as a life-threatening situation, "Jane Doe" claimed she was coerced into submission to avoid violent repercussions. Furthermore, the lawsuit extends its reach to the Hollywood talent firm Creative Artists Agency and CAA Stellar, where Barnett held a senior position until his retirement the previous year.
Court documents allege that the parent companies of CAA Stellar, including ICM and CAA, failed to act on substantial payments made during the said timeframe—transactions connected to "Jane Doe," who had no formal ties to the organizations. It is also claimed that Barnett referred to her as a "slave" in emails sent from his business account.
The lawsuit emphasizes that Barnett leveraged his "money and power" to maintain coercive control over the woman, who reportedly lived in fear for her safety and the safety of her children. The claims and the subsequent lawsuit have raised serious questions regarding institutional abuse at high levels of authority within the sports and entertainment industry. CAA has stated that they learned of the allegations last year only when settlement demands were made, asserting that "Jane Doe" has never held any employment or business relationship with their firms, and encouraged her to report the incident to law enforcement in the UK.