Sport agent Jonathan Barnett accused of rape in US lawsuit
Published: 7/4/2025

High-profile sports agent Jonathan Barnett denies rape accusations in a US lawsuit where he is accused of raping a woman over 39 times and keeping her as a "sex slave." The civil complaint alleges that Barnett trafficked the woman from Australia to the UK in 2017 and subjected her to torture and threats to her life and her children over six years. The 75-year-old, known for representing top footballers, refutes the charges, stating they are baseless and untrue. The lawsuit details disturbing allegations of abuse and control by Barnett, including acts of degradation and threats against the woman and her children.