A lawsuit has been brought against Guns N’ Roses frontman Axl Rose, alleging sexual assault against a former model during a party in 1989. The claim was reported by TMZ at the time the case circulated publicly.
The plaintiff, Sheila Kennedy, asserts that she was raped at a private party after meeting Rose at a New York club in February of that year. She says she was invited to a private gathering at a hotel room, where the events unfolded and where Rose was in the company of two other individuals.
The suit describes a second meeting at the same event, during which others were reportedly using drugs. Kennedy states that, after leaving her alone with Rose, the musician assaulted her without her consent. The account emphasizes the lack of consent and the power dynamics at play during the encounter.
Kennedy further describes lasting emotional effects, including anxiety and depression that she characterizes as similar to post-traumatic stress symptoms. She is seeking compensation and damages related to the impact the incident has had on her personal and social life. The filing frames the case as a grave violation of Kennedy’s autonomy and safety, arguing that the actions have had ongoing consequences on her well-being and relationships.