Country star Jimmie Allen accused of sexual assault by former manager

Grammy-nominated musician, 37, accused of a torrential cycle' of abuse and harassment, which Allen denies

The country star Jimmie Allen is being sued by his former manager for sexual assault.

The woman, known as Jane Doe", has alleged that the singer repeatedly raped and harassed her over an 18-month period, referring to it as a torrential cycle" of abuse. According to Variety, a lawsuit was filed this week in federal court in Tennessee, accusing Allen, 37, of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, sex trafficking and emotional distress.