In a legal development that spans decades, former Penthouse magazine model Sheila Kennedy has filed a lawsuit against Axl Rose, the lead singer of Guns N’ Roses, alleging a harrowing incident of sexual assault in 1989. The lawsuit, filed under New York’s Adult Survivors Act, reveals disturbing details of the alleged attack at a New York City hotel, stating that Rose dragged Kennedy by her hair, tied her hands with pantyhose, and assaulted her.
Kennedy, now 61, asserts that the incident left her with enduring emotional, physical, and psychological damage, contributing to anxiety and depression diagnosed post-assault. The legal action seeks unspecified damages for the trauma endured, aiming to address the severe emotional distress and economic harm experienced by Kennedy.
Rose’s attorney, Alan S. Gutman, vehemently denies the allegations, asserting that the incident never occurred. He points out that the claims were filed on the eve of the New York State filing deadline and expresses confidence that the case will be resolved in Rose’s favor.
This legal development is not the first time Kennedy has made such allegations, having previously detailed the incident in her 2016 memoir, “No One’s Pet,” and a 2021 documentary, “Look Away,” shedding light on sexual abuse within the music industry. As the legal proceedings unfold, this case underscores the broader conversation surrounding accountability, the #MeToo movement, and the challenges faced by survivors seeking justice for historical incidents of abuse
