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Axl Rose Accused of Rape in New York Lawsuit

By Namo Laturkar

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Axl Rose, Guns N' Roses' lead singer, is being sued by a former Penthouse magazine model who claims he raped her in 1989.

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Sheila Kennedy filed the case in November 2023 under New York's Adult Survivors Act, which permits adult sexual assault victims to prosecute their abusers even if the alleged crimes occurred decades earlier.

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Rose allegedly assaulted Kennedy in his hotel room after they met at a party. Rose allegedly dragged her by the hair, tied her up, and sexually attacked her.

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Rose has dismissed the charges as "fictional."

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Alan S. Gutman, Rose's attorney, has stated that the charges are "without merit" and that Rose "intends to vigorously contest this claim."

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The action is still pending, with no trial date set.

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Rose may face significant criminal penalties if Kennedy's claims are found to be accurate.

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Rose's career might possibly suffer as a result of the case.

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Rose is one of rock music's most famous performers, and his alleged acts have the potential to damage his reputation.

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The case serves as a reminder that sexual assault may happen to anybody, regardless of celebrity or wealth.

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