Woman accuses Axl Rose of rape
She is an erotic model, he is a rock star. Sheila Kennedy and Axl Rose met in a New York disco in 1989. According to her account, the Guns N' Roses frontman brutally raped her at the time. Now the woman is suing him and demanding compensation for the pain and suffering she endured.
Guns N' Roses frontman Axl Rose has been sued by a woman over allegations of rape. Former "Penthouse" model Sheila Kennedy accuses the US rock singer of raping her at a party in a New York hotel suite in 1989, according to the statement of claim published by US media.
According to the statement, Rose and Kennedy met in February 1989 at a nightclub in New York. The singer of the rock band Guns N' Roses then allegedly took the "Penthouse" model to a party in his hotel suite, where he offered his guests "cocaine, champagne and alcohol", according to the statement of claim. Rose then allegedly kicked most of the guests out and first had sex with another woman before reportedly having his way with Kennedy.
The now 61-year-old rock musician threw Kennedy to the floor, grabbed her by the hair and "dragged her like a caveman" into his bedroom, according to the lawsuit. There, Rose tied her hands behind her back and penetrated her anally.
"Rose's sexual abuse of Kennedy had a lifelong emotional, physical, psychological and financial impact on Kennedy's life," the civil lawsuit states. The woman is demanding compensation for pain and suffering and damages in an undisclosed amount.
Guns N' Roses were one of the most successful hard rock bands in the 1990s. Alongside singer and frontman Axl Rose, guitarist Slash stood out in particular with his distinctive playing and headgear. They still tour the world together in different line-ups after a few quarrels have been overcome.
In the USA, musicians have repeatedly been accused of sexual assaults against women, including rape. Just last week, rap mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was sued by his ex-girlfriend Casandra Ventura over allegations of rape in 2018. One day later, the two reached a settlement to dismiss the case. And in England, British actor and comedian Russell Brand is currently facing charges from the London police. Several women have accused him of rape and sexual abuse.
The rape allegations against Axl Rose have tarnished his reputation as a rock star. Despite the controversy, Guns N' Roses continues to perform with different lineups, showcasing the enduring popularity of rock music in the USA.
The drunken party at the New York hotel suite, where cocaine and alcohol were freely available, is at the heart of the rape allegations against Axl Rose. The events that transpired that night have left Sheila Kennedy with lasting emotional, physical, and financial damages.
New York City, known for its vibrant entertainment scene, has become a setting for sexual assault allegations involving high-profile music figures. The city has a darker side, where entertainment and drugs often intertwine, leading to tragic encounters like the one Sheila Kennedy experienced.
Sheila Kennedy's lawsuit against Axl Rose adds to the growing list of allegations against US musicians, highlighting the issue of sexual misconduct within the entertainment industry. The #MeToo movement has brought such cases into the public spotlight, pushing for change in how such allegations are handled and addressed.
Source: www.ntv.de
