‘Music Industry Failed To Protect Me’—Christian Singer Stacie Orrico Alleges She Was Sexually Abused at 14, Files Lawsuit

The lawsuit is demanding a trial by jury and is seeking the following damages:

1. 1. For general and noneconomic damage according to proof;
   2. For special and economic damage, including medical and therapeutic expenses and past and future loss of earnings and earning capacity, according to proof;
   3. For punitive damages as permitted by law;
   4. For treble damages pursuant to California Code of Civil Procedure sections 340.1(c) and 340.11, based on Defendants’ concerted efforts to conceal childhood sexual abuse;
   5. For civil penalties as permitted by law, including under California Civil Code section 52.4;
   6. For attorneys’ fees as permitted by law;
   7. For prejudgment interest as permitted by law;
   8. For costs of suit incurred herein; and
   9. For such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.

Mo Hamoudi, one of the lawyers representing Orrico, said, “Stacie’s case is a chilling account of a child whose love for God and whose extraordinary talent drew the attention of an industry that saw profit, not protection.”

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“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,” said Hamoudi.

“Ms. Orrico brings this suit to stand up for her teenage self against the industry that victim shamed her and threw her away,” said co-counsel Micah Star Liberty. “And to give voice to the many other child artists who have been preyed upon by the adults and institutions that were supposed to safeguard them.”

ChurchLeaders reached out to Orrico’s lawyers to inquire about Ham’s age at the time of the alleged abuse. Hamoudi responded stating that public records indicate that Ham was born in 1968. If correct, that would place Ham in his early 30s during the alleged sexual assaults.

ChurchLeaders has reached out to Greg Ham and Eddie DeGarmo for comment and will update in the event of a response. ChurchLeaders has been unable to locate Britt Ham for comment.