In a lawsuit that has sent ripples through Hollywood and beyond, actor Crispin Glover—best known for his role as George McFly in the iconic 1985 film Back to the Future—is facing a barrage of serious allegations from a former girlfriend, referred to in court documents as Jane Doe. The 61-year-old actor stands accused of battery, fraud, wrongful eviction, malicious prosecution, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and violations of California’s civil rights law, the Bane Act, according to legal filings obtained by multiple outlets including PEOPLE, Page Six, Fox News Digital, and NBC News.
Jane Doe, a former model from the United Kingdom, alleges she first encountered Glover on social media in 2015. Over the years, she claims, he persistently messaged her, encouraging her to move to Los Angeles and often making what she describes as “strange advances.” Their relationship, according to the complaint, escalated when they met in person for the first time in Dresden, Germany, in 2023. During that meeting, Doe alleges Glover showed her several items of Nazi memorabilia from his personal collection, a detail that has drawn particular attention and concern in the public discourse.
By 2024, Doe claims, Glover promised her a new start—a home in Los Angeles and a job as his assistant in the entertainment industry. Enticed by these promises, she uprooted her life in the UK, selling her belongings and moving across the Atlantic. But, as detailed in her lawsuit, the reality she encountered was far from what she expected. Upon her arrival, Doe alleges, she was subjected to a disturbing environment where Glover controlled her actions, tracked her whereabouts, and used her as a live-in girlfriend and sex slave, all while relying on his promises for money and shelter.
According to Fox News Digital, Doe’s complaint paints a grim picture: "She was essentially held captive and used for sex and free labor by Mr. Glover under false pretenses." The complaint further states that Glover “groomed” her, luring her to Los Angeles with promises of a career and stability, only to make her serve him under exploitative conditions.
The situation reportedly came to a head in early March 2024. Doe, a practicing Muslim, claims she informed Glover she intended to leave the house to attend a mosque. She alleges that Glover warned her not to leave or risk being locked out. Nevertheless, she went to the mosque, and upon her return, discovered she had indeed been locked out of the home. Glover, she claims, told her to find a new place to live, effectively rendering her homeless and evicting her without notice.
Doe alleges that when she attempted to re-enter the home to retrieve her belongings and her pet cats, Glover assaulted her. According to the lawsuit, he "attacked her, grabbing her neck and choking her in a headlock, leaving a visible wound and scar on her neck." The complaint includes photographs of the alleged injuries, as reported by Fox News Digital and NBC News.
Following the altercation, Doe asserts that Glover called the police and filed a report falsely claiming she was an unlawful intruder in his home. He then sought a restraining order against her—a move she characterizes as “malicious” and “fraudulent.” The restraining order, Doe’s complaint notes, was ultimately dismissed for failure to prosecute. Despite this, she claims Glover continued to contact and harass her, attempting to renew their sexual relationship even after the legal order was lifted. She further alleges that the viral news of the restraining order caused “permanent damage” to her career and reputation.
In her court filing, Jane Doe demands a jury trial to determine both special and general damages, as well as reimbursement for attorney’s fees and any further relief the court deems appropriate. She claims she remains homeless and emotionally scarred from the ordeal, a fact echoed in both Fox News Digital and NBC News’s reporting.
Glover, for his part, has denied all allegations in the strongest possible terms. In a statement provided to TMZ and cited by multiple outlets, his representative asserted, “He denies these baseless allegations in the strongest possible terms.” The statement continued, “The reality is that on March 2, 2024, Mr. Glover was the victim of an unprovoked felony assault by Jane Doe at his Los Angeles residence. Mr. Glover called LAPD, which came to the scene, investigated, and arrested Jane Doe. These facts are documented by law enforcement records and by the restraining order filed by Mr. Glover against Jane Doe at that time.”
Glover’s representative concluded, “Mr. Glover intends to vigorously defend himself and pursue all available relief. He is confident the judicial process will expose this lawsuit as a meritless fabrication.” According to Page Six, Glover’s team maintains that the events of March 2, 2024, are supported by official records and law enforcement documentation.
As the legal battle unfolds, the case has drawn attention not only for its disturbing allegations but also for the high-profile nature of the parties involved. Glover, who has also appeared in films like Charlie’s Angels and Alice in Wonderland, has not publicly commented beyond the statements issued through his representatives. Jane Doe’s attorney has likewise not issued further comment to the press.
The case also raises broader questions about the vulnerabilities faced by those who move across borders for employment or personal relationships, particularly when power imbalances and promises of opportunity are involved. The details of the lawsuit—ranging from alleged grooming and exploitation to the use of law enforcement and legal mechanisms—have sparked conversations about consent, coercion, and the challenges of seeking justice in complex personal disputes.
Despite the swirl of allegations and denials, one thing is clear: both sides are preparing for a protracted legal fight. Jane Doe is seeking her day in court, determined to have her claims heard by a jury, while Glover is equally adamant in his intention to clear his name and expose what he describes as a “meritless fabrication.” The outcome of this case could have significant ramifications not just for those directly involved, but for the broader entertainment industry and anyone navigating the often-perilous intersection of personal and professional relationships in the spotlight.
For now, the eyes of Hollywood—and the public—remain fixed on the unfolding legal drama, as both parties wait for their chance to present their stories in court.