Crispin Glover Sued by Woman Who Says He Held Her Captive, Used Her for Sex and Free Labor
A former model has filed a civil complaint that accuses actor crispin glover of grooming and luring her to his Los Angeles home, holding her “captive, ” using her for sex and free labor, and physically assaulting her after an altercation in March 2024 — allegations that, if upheld, raise serious criminal and civil questions about the actor’s conduct and the treatment of the plaintiff.
Lawsuit filed in Los Angeles County Superior Court
The complaint was filed Wednesday in the Los Angeles County Superior Court and lists a range of claims. The plaintiff is identified in court papers as Jane Doe, described as a 30-year-old former model from the United Kingdom. The suit seeks unspecified damages and includes multiple causes of action tied to the events outlined in the filing.
Specific allegations: grooming, relocation and control
The complaint says Jane Doe and crispin glover first connected on social media in 2015. Over several years, the filing alleges, he persistently messaged her, often making strange advances and promising opportunities in the entertainment industry. In 2023 the pair met in Dresden, Germany, where the complaint states he showed off items of Nazi memorabilia from his collection.
During 2023 correspondence, the complaint alleges Glover groomed Jane Doe with promises of a new life and career in Hollywood. It says she was encouraged to stop paying rent in the U. K., sell belongings or put them in storage and ultimately move to Los Angeles in early 2024 after he promised a home and work as an assistant.
Alleged captivity, eviction and assault
The lawsuit describes a pattern in which Jane Doe became isolated and reliant on crispin glover, who allegedly tracked her whereabouts, controlled who she could see and discouraged her from leaving the residence. The complaint states she was essentially held captive and used for sex and free labor and that Glover sought to control her actions and interactions.
After Jane Doe left the home without his permission in March 2024, the filing says Glover locked her out. When she tried to reenter, the complaint alleges he grabbed her neck and choked her in a headlock. The filing includes a photograph of a wound on the front of the woman’s neck and says the injury left a scar.
Religious identity, disability and related details in the complaint
The complaint identifies Jane Doe as Muslim and states she has autism spectrum disorder. It alleges she left to go to the mosque on March 2, 2024 and that the lockout and subsequent confrontation followed that trip. The suit says the plaintiff is still homeless and emotionally scarred by the events described.
Legal claims listed in the complaint
- Battery
- Fraud
- Wrongful eviction
- Malicious prosecution
- Intentional infliction of emotional distress
- Bane Act violations
The complaint also alleges that Glover filed false legal actions against Jane Doe, including a restraining order that the lawsuit says was later dismissed for lack of prosecution.
Crispin Glover denies the allegations and describes a different account
A representative for Crispin Glover has responded to the lawsuit, calling the allegations baseless and stating that on March 2, 2024 Mr. Glover was the victim of an unprovoked felony assault by Jane Doe at his Los Angeles residence. The representative said Mr. Glover called the Los Angeles Police Department, that officers came to the scene, investigated and arrested Jane Doe, and that law enforcement records and a restraining order filed by Mr. Glover document those facts. The representative said Mr. Glover intends to vigorously defend himself and pursue all available relief and is confident the judicial process will expose the lawsuit as a meritless fabrication.
What the complaint says about immediate aftermath and status
The filing says Glover called police during the March 2024 incident and that he filed a restraining order that was later dismissed. The plaintiff is seeking unspecified damages for the harms alleged and the complaint paints a picture of prolonged manipulation, control and harm that the suit says left her homeless and emotionally scarred.
Career background noted in the filings
The complaint and public statements reference Crispin Glover’s acting career, noting his role as George McFly in the 1985 film Back to the Future and other credits that include Charlie’s Angels, Alice in Wonderland, Willard and River’s Edge.
Glover and the Los Angeles Police Department did not immediately return requests for comment on Thursday. Recent updates indicate these are allegations set out in a civil complaint; details may evolve as the case proceeds through the court system.
