GARTH WANTS SEXUAL ASSAULT SUIT MOVED TO FEDERAL COURT

GARTH WANTS SEXUAL ASSAULT SUIT MOVED TO FEDERAL COURT

Garth Brooks is looking at every angle in his upcoming court case over allegations of sexual assault. The country singer’s lawyers have filed a motion to move the lawsuit to federal court in an attempt to increase the likelihood of getting it dismissed, or possibly have the trial expedited. About what such a move would gain Brooks, legal expert Tre Lovelle told “ET”: “It’s probably easier to seal fillings, usually you get a quicker trial date. Judges are more amenable to dismissing a case. Los Angeles tends to be a more of a minority, blue collar jury pool. In federal court, you have a broader jury pool and a broader jury pool I think would help Garth in this case.” The next step: Garth’s legal team has requested a hearing in front of Judge Michael W. Fitzgerald in downtown Los Angeles on December 9.

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