Overview
- Newly disclosed court papers state the Metropolitan Police are investigating abuse allegations and confirm a March 29, 2025 arrest at Heathrow on suspicion of rape and causing grievous bodily harm, with the suspect released on bail as enquiries continue.
- A California civil lawsuit by a woman identified as Jane Doe alleges she was trafficked from Australia to the UK in 2017 and raped at least 39 times during a six-year period.
- In a sworn statement, Barnett describes the relationship as consensual and says he paid the plaintiff well in excess of £1,000,000 after she threatened to publicly disclose it.
- Barnett’s legal team has moved to dismiss the US case for lack of personal jurisdiction, asserting all meetings and payments occurred in London.
- Barnett, 75, a founder of Stellar Group who brokered Gareth Bale’s 2013 move to Real Madrid, has retained high-profile counsel including Marty Singer.