Garth Brooks is stuck in the long haul when it comes to battling his disturbing sexual assault allegations. The courts aren't inclined to let him off so easily, regardless of his fame and everything. Brooks maintains something of a standoff-ish nature about the whole debacle. However, reports suggest that he's either trying to drum up some good will or just trying to help pay the bills by potentially heading back on stage.
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Recently, a source at In Touch Weekly told their behind the scenes scoop on Garth Brooks' mindset amidst his lawsuit. It's no secret that the country star finds all of this to be beneath him. Really, he's just counting down the days until he's let off the hook by the judge. "Garth continues to protest [that the allegations are] baloney, but he's been made to suffer. He can't believe the judge has ruled against him," the insider says. "He's maintained from the get-go that it's a joke of a lawsuit and he's determined to prove his innocence in the long run."
Garth Brooks Reportedly Might Go Back on Stage Amidst Intense Legal Battle
Consequently, Brooks feels like he doesn't have much time to rest as he's battling it out in court. Word is, he feels obligation to fans to remain in the public eye and perform for everyone. Whether it's financial woes or trying to shake off any bad publicity, Garth feels like he has to get out in front of it rather than retreat into the shadows. "His pain isn't going away," the insider adds. "On top of it, he feels pressured to perform for the fans. In an ideal world, he'd take a break, but he's got to be professional and keep it together. It's a lot to take on at once. He comes off stage and the next day he's in meetings with his lawyer. This has been a big blow for him."
Additionally, Garth fears that regardless of the outcome, the case will stick with him. "Even if he wins the case, he must fear the stigma will follow him the rest of his life," the source concludes.
