Axl Rose boldly defends himself against false sexual abuse allegations, revealing accuser’s prior consent acknowledgments
Welcome to Music Nation 365, where we bring you the latest news and updates from the world of music. Today, we delve into a controversial legal battle involving Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose and former Penthouse model Sheila Kennedy.
In November, Sheila Kennedy filed a lawsuit at the New York Supreme Court, accusing Axl Rose of sexual assault dating back to 1989. The alleged incident took place after Kennedy met Rose in a nightclub. However, Rose’s legal team has adamantly denied these claims, citing previous statements made by Kennedy herself.
Rose’s lawyer pointed out that in Kennedy’s 2016 memoir, she described the encounter as consensual and expressed her desire to be with Rose. Additionally, in a 2021 documentary interview, Kennedy reiterated that the encounter was consensual and that Rose had acted gently, further contradicting her current lawsuit.
The timing of Kennedy’s lawsuit is also under scrutiny, as it was filed just before the statute of limitations on sexual misconduct claims reopened under New York’s Adult Survivors Act. Rose’s legal representatives have accused Kennedy of opportunism, alleging that she filed the lawsuit to profit from the situation.
In response, Rose’s lawyers have requested sanctions against Kennedy and her legal team for what they describe as frivolous conduct and making false statements. They argue that Kennedy’s shifting position on the incident, after decades of claiming it was consensual, is a clear attempt to harass and harm Rose.
Kennedy’s lawsuit paints a troubling picture of a party in Rose’s hotel suite where guests were allegedly given drugs and alcohol before Kennedy was attacked. The conflicting accounts and legal maneuverings in this case have sparked a heated debate and raised questions about the motivations behind these accusations.
As this legal battle unfolds, we will continue to monitor the developments and provide you with the latest updates. Stay tuned to Music Nation 365 for more news and exclusive offers straight to your inbox!
