A former Penthouse model, Sheila Kennedy, has filed a lawsuit against Axl Rose, accusing him of raping her in 1989. The lawsuit was filed under the New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which gives victims of childhood sexual abuse a chance to seek justice.
Axl Rose Sued for Rape by Former Penthouse Model Under New York’s Adult Survivors Act
Axl Rose, the lead singer of the legendary rock band Guns N’ Roses, is facing a serious allegation of sexual assault from a former Penthouse model. Sheila Kennedy filed a lawsuit in New York on Monday, claiming that Rose raped her in a hotel room in 1989, after meeting her at a party in Los Angeles¹².
According to the lawsuit, Rose invited Kennedy to his hotel room, where he allegedly became violent and forced himself on her. Kennedy says she was in shock and fear, and tried to resist, but Rose overpowered her and sexually assaulted her. She also claims that Rose threatened to kill her if she ever told anyone about the incident¹².
Kennedy says she suffered physical and emotional injuries as a result of the assault, and that she was unable to pursue her career as a model and actress. She also says she developed post-traumatic stress disorder, depression, anxiety, and substance abuse problems. She is seeking unspecified damages from Rose for battery, assault, intentional infliction of emotional distress, and negligence¹².
The lawsuit was filed under the New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which allows victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abusers regardless of the statute of limitations. The law was enacted in 2019 and extended until August 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Kennedy says she was 18 years old at the time of the assault, but she was still a minor under California law, which set the age of consent at 18¹².
Rose has not yet responded to the lawsuit or the allegations. He is known for his tumultuous personal life and legal troubles, including several lawsuits involving his former bandmates, ex-wives, and ex-girlfriends. In his 2011 autobiography, he admitted to having a relationship with Julia Holcomb, who was 16 when they met in 1973. He also wrote about his violent breakup with model Stephanie Seymour, who accused him of domestic abuse in a countersuit³⁴⁵⁶.
Rose is currently on tour with Guns N’ Roses, who reunited in 2016 after more than two decades of feuds and splits. The band is scheduled to perform in Australia and New Zealand in November and December 2023. It is unclear how the lawsuit will affect their plans or their reputation among fans and critics.
Conclusion:
Axl Rose, the lead singer of Guns N’ Roses, is facing a serious allegation of sexual assault from a former Penthouse model, Sheila Kennedy, who claims he raped her in a hotel room in 1989. Kennedy filed a lawsuit under the New York’s Adult Survivors Act, which allows victims of childhood sexual abuse to sue their abusers regardless of the statute of limitations. Rose has not yet responded to the lawsuit or the allegations, which could have a negative impact on his career and reputation.
