Former Model’s Shocking Allegation: Singer Assaulted Her in 1989
A shocking new lawsuit has surfaced accusing Guns ‘N Roses frontman Axl Rose of sexual assault and battery dating back to an alleged incident that took place in a Manhattan hotel suite in 1989. The plaintiff, Sheila Kennedy, has claimed she suffered severe emotional, physical, financial, and psychological distress due to Rose’s alleged actions during that time. The lawsuit was filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which allows for sexual assault plaintiffs to file civil claims within a one-year window, regardless of the limitation statutes. This window is set to close soon.
Axl Rose’s attorney, Alan S. Gutman, has vehemently denied the accusations, stating that the incident never occurred and that the claims were fabricated just before the filing deadline expired. Rose himself has no recollection of ever meeting or speaking to the plaintiff and has never heard of these allegations prior to this lawsuit.
The details of the 10-page complaint paint a disturbing picture of the alleged assault. Kennedy, an actress and model who was the Penthouse Pet of the Year in 1983, claims she met Rose at a New York nightclub in early 1989. After being invited to join Rose and MTV host Riki Rachtman at a party in Rose’s hotel suite, Kennedy found herself in a situation that quickly turned uncomfortable.
According to the lawsuit, Rose provided drugs and alcohol to his guests at the party, and things took a dark turn when Rose became aggressive towards another model in the room. Kennedy, feeling uneasy, left the bedroom with Rachtman, only to hear commotion and screaming coming from Rose’s room moments later. The suit alleges that Rose then assaulted Kennedy, forcibly penetrating her and causing her to feel overpowered and violated.
The lawsuit seeks unspecified damages and a jury trial, with Rose expressing confidence in the case being resolved in his favor. Guns ‘N Roses rose to fame with their debut album ‘Appetite for Destruction’ in 1987, featuring iconic hits such as “Welcome to the Jungle” and “Sweet Child o’ Mine”. Despite this controversy, the band continued to experience success with their second album ‘G N’ R Lies’ in 1989.
As this legal battle unfolds, the music industry and fans alike are left to grapple with the disturbing allegations against one of rock music’s most iconic figures. While the outcome remains uncertain, one thing is clear – the impact of these accusations will have far-reaching consequences for all involved.
