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Stacie Orrico Files Lawsuit Over Alleged Childhood Sexual Abuse
1/8/2026, 10:51:16 AM
Allegations of Abuse and Negligence
Singer Stacie Orrico has initiated a lawsuit in Los Angeles against her former manager, Britt Ham, and several music companies, including Universal Music Group and ForeFront Records. The lawsuit, filed on January 6, 2026, accuses the defendants of negligence, sexual battery, childhood sexual abuse, and gender violence. Orrico alleges that the abuse began when she was just 12 years old, shortly after winning a Christian music festival in 1998, and continued for several years.
The complaint details that Ham, who managed Orrico early in her career, first sexually assaulted her at the age of 14 during a business trip to Los Angeles. Orrico claims that Ham manipulated her by alternating between blaming her for the abuse and asserting that the acts were not sinful because he loved her. The lawsuit states that despite warnings from others about inappropriate behavior, including a hired companion who raised concerns, the defendants failed to take action to protect her.
Impact on Career and Personal Life
Orrico's music career, which began with the release of her debut album, *Genuine*, in 2000, reportedly suffered as a result of the alleged abuse. The lawsuit claims that her career came to an abrupt halt around 2007 after she left ForeFront and Virgin Records. The emotional toll of the abuse has led to long-term consequences for Orrico, including anxiety, depression, and a loss of self-esteem.
Now 39 years old, Orrico is married and a mother of two. She has stated that it took years of therapy and personal struggle to feel strong enough to pursue this legal action. Her attorney, Mo Hamoudi, emphasized that the music industry failed to protect her during her formative years, allowing her abuse while others profited from her talent.
Official Statements and Responses
In her statement, Orrico expressed her determination to fight for other victims, saying, “The music industry failed to protect me when I was a little girl. It has taken me years to become strong enough — but I am ready to fight for every young and innocent person who has been, and continues to be, abused in the music industry and in the Church.”
As of now, the defendants have not publicly responded to the allegations made in the lawsuit.
Criticism and Opposition
Orrico's case has drawn attention to the broader issues of abuse within the music industry. Critics argue that the systemic failures of record labels and management companies to safeguard young artists have allowed such abuses to persist. Hamoudi described Orrico's experience as a "chilling account" of exploitation, highlighting the industry's prioritization of profit over the safety of its artists.
What's Next
Orrico is seeking unspecified damages and a jury trial as part of her lawsuit. The outcome of this case could have significant implications for accountability in the music industry, particularly regarding the protection of young artists from abuse.
Verbatim Quotes
“Stacie’s case is a chilling account of a child whose love for God and extraordinary talent were exploited,” — Mo Hamoudi, Attorney
“Instead of safeguarding her, they allowed her to be abused while others made money, leaving her exposed to the darkest corners of their own system.” — Mo Hamoudi, Attorney
“The music industry failed to protect me when I was a little girl.” — Stacie Orrico
