Rockstar Axl Rose, best known as the lead singer of Guns N’ Roses, is facing legal action as a former Penthouse model has filed a lawsuit against him, accusing him of sexual assault. Sheila Kennedy, who was named Penthouse’s Pet of the Year in 1983, claims that Rose forcefully dragged her and violated her during an incident that took place in 1989.
Key Takeaway
Axl Rose, the iconic rock musician, is facing a lawsuit filed by former Penthouse model Sheila Kennedy, who accuses him of sexual assault during a party in 1989. Kennedy alleges that Rose dragged her by the hair, tied her hands, and violated her without her consent. She claims to have suffered significant emotional trauma as a result of the incident and hopes to seek damages.
The Allegations
In the recently filed court documents, Kennedy alleges that she met Axl Rose at a nightclub in New York City in February 1989. She states that they later attended a private party in Rose’s hotel suite, which was reportedly filled with individuals engaging in drug use. Initially, Kennedy claims that she was comfortable with Rose’s advances towards her.
However, the situation took a dark turn when Rose allegedly asked everyone else to leave the room, leaving only Kennedy, another female model, and one of Rose’s friends present. Kennedy asserts that she witnessed Rose engaging in aggressive sexual acts with the other model before fleeing to another bedroom with Rose’s friend. It was at this point that the alleged assault occurred.
Kennedy states that Rose became enraged when he discovered the other woman still in the room. She claims that Rose forcefully dragged her by the hair back to his bed, tied her hands with pantyhose, and sexually assaulted her. Kennedy asserts that she did not consent to these actions and felt overpowered throughout the ordeal.
The Aftermath
As a result of the alleged incident, Kennedy states that she has experienced long-lasting trauma, including anxiety and depression similar to post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Furthermore, she claims that her personal life, particularly her relationships, have been adversely affected. Seeking justice for the harm she has endured, Kennedy has decided to pursue financial compensation through legal means.
