Another accuser has stepped forward with allegations against music icon Steven Tyler. The latest accuser, Jeanne Bellino, claims to have been sexually assaulted by Tyler almost 50 years ago when she was just 17 years old. Bellino’s lawsuit was filed just in time, beating the statute of limitations cutoff.
Key Takeaway
Steven Tyler faces yet another lawsuit from an accuser claiming sexual assault. Jeanne Bellino’s timely filing of her lawsuit beat the statute of limitations cutoff. With Julia Holcomb also making similar accusations, both women plan to support each other’s cases as witnesses, claiming a pattern of Tyler’s alleged behavior. Tyler’s response to these allegations remains unknown.
Timing is Crucial
According to Jeff Anderson, Bellino’s attorney, they made the decision to file the lawsuit under New York City’s Gender-Motivated Violence Act. This act allows a larger window for the statute of limitations to apply. However, even with this extended period, the deadline was looming. The statute of limitations was set to expire at the end of November.
This recent lawsuit comes on the heels of another accusation made by Julia Holcomb, who claimed to have been sexually assaulted by Tyler in 1973 when she was just 16. Holcomb also alleged that Tyler pressured her to have an abortion. Anderson is representing both Bellino and Holcomb in their respective cases.
A Unified Front
In an interesting turn of events, Holcomb and Bellino have decided to support each other’s cases by serving as witnesses. Bellino approached Anderson, expressing her willingness to testify on behalf of Holcomb. This collaborative effort aims to establish a pattern of Tyler’s alleged behavior.
As of now, there has been no comment from Tyler’s attorney regarding these allegations.
