'Bachelorette' and 'Bachelor in Paradise' Alum DeMario Jackson Sued by 2 Women for Alleged Sexual Assault

Mar. 15, 2025

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Through their attorney, the women accuse Jackson — who appeared in season 13 of ABC’sThe Bachelorettein 2017 and season 4 ofBachelor in Paradiselater that year — of using his celebrity status when “trolling the internet or otherwise attempting to locate unsuspecting women, such as the Plaintiffs in order to abuse them.”

The filing alleges Jane Doe 1 went on a date with Jackson in downtown Los Angeles. At the end of the night, when she tried to get out of the car, Jackson allegedly grabbed and kissed her before he “exposed” himself.

After a University of Southern California professor — whom Jane Doe 1 told about the alleged sexual assault before taking time off from school — “publicly [announced] the attack” to the class, the complaint says, Jane Doe 1 sought therapy at a treatment facility as well as group therapy.

The complaint claims Jane Doe 2 met Jackson in April 2019 and communicated with him via social media. He asked her out on a date in July 2020 but allegedly said he didn’t want to go out in public because hisBachelorettefame would ruin their night.

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“He convinced Jane Doe 2 that his private home was the only viable option for their date,” the complaint alleges.

At his home, Jackson allegedly attempted to have intercourse with Jane Doe 2 but she refused. “Defendant DeMario Jackson forced himself onto Plaintiff despite her demands to stop,” per the filing.

She was “frantic and in a state of shock,” the filing states, adding that Jackson later allegedly confessed he “committed an unconsented” act against her.

Jane Doe 2 also underwent testing for several STDs and attends therapy. The complaint says she “remains traumatized and utterly distressed.”

Jackson is being sued for sexual battery, false imprisonment, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The plaintiffs are suing for an unspecified amount of damages.

The complaint comes five years afterJackson was accusedof sexual misconduct on the set of ABC’sBachelor in Paradise, shutting down production.

Warner Bros. initiated an investigation of the alleged misconduct, all the contestants were sent home, andCorinne Olympiosand Jackson both retained legal counsel. WB later determined no misconduct had occurred.

If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual abuse, text “STRENGTH” to the Crisis Text Line at 741-741 to be connected to a certified crisis counselor.

source: people.com