A Relationship That Began Online Turns Sour (Image Credits: Flickr)
Los Angeles – Actor Crispin Glover became the subject of a civil lawsuit filed by a former acquaintance who accused him of battery, fraud, and other serious misconduct following her relocation from the United Kingdom.[1][2]
A Relationship That Began Online Turns Sour
The plaintiff, identified as Jane Doe in court documents, first connected with Glover on social media in 2015. Over nearly a decade, the pair exchanged messages, during which she later claimed he made persistent advances.[3] They met in person for the first time in Dresden, Germany, in 2023. There, Glover reportedly displayed items from his collection of Nazi memorabilia.[4]
By early 2024, Glover promised the 30-year-old woman – a former model originally from the U.K. – housing and a job as his assistant if she moved to Los Angeles. She sold her belongings and relocated, relying on those assurances for support.[5] The complaint described her as vulnerable, noting her autism spectrum disorder.[2]
Claims of Captivity and Physical Attack
Upon arrival at Glover’s Los Angeles residence, the woman alleged she faced immediate control. The actor purportedly tracked her movements, dictated her interactions, and expected her to serve as a live-in girlfriend while performing unpaid labor.[1] Court papers stated she became “essentially held captive and used for sex and free labor.”[5]
Tensions escalated in March 2024. The plaintiff, a practicing Muslim, sought to visit a mosque. Glover allegedly warned her she would be locked out if she left. She went anyway and returned to find herself barred from the home. When she attempted re-entry to retrieve belongings, he reportedly grabbed her neck, choked her in a headlock, and left a visible scar.[3] The sudden eviction left her homeless.
Escalating Legal Disputes
Following the confrontation on March 2, 2024, Glover summoned the Los Angeles Police Department. Officers arrested the woman after investigating what he described as an unprovoked assault against him.[1] He then petitioned for a restraining order, which a court dismissed for failure to prosecute.
The lawsuit, filed February 25, 2026, in Los Angeles County Superior Court, lists several causes of action. These include:
- Battery
- Fraud
- Malicious prosecution
- Intentional infliction of emotional distress
- Wrongful eviction
- Violations of California’s Bane Act, which protects civil rights from interference[4]
She seeks unspecified damages and demands a jury trial.
Glover Denies All Accusations
Glover’s representative rejected the claims outright. The statement emphasized that police records supported Glover as the victim of a felony assault on March 2, 2024.[3] “He denies these baseless allegations in the strongest possible terms,” the rep said, adding that Glover intends to defend vigorously and pursue relief.[1]
The actor, 61, remains best known for portraying George McFly’s sibling in the 1985 film Back to the Future, along with roles in Charlie’s Angels and Alice in Wonderland. Neither side has commented further beyond initial statements.
Key Takeaways
- The suit stems from events spanning 2015 to 2024, centered on a March altercation.
- Plaintiff alleges grooming, captivity, and assault; Glover counters he was attacked.
- Case filed in LA Superior Court; outcome awaits judicial review.
As this high-profile dispute unfolds, questions linger about accountability in personal relationships tied to fame. What do you think about these developments? Tell us in the comments.
