Judge Allows California Sex Abuse Claims Against Aerosmith Singer Steven Tyler to Proceed
In a significant development, a Los Angeles County Judge has ruled that the child sex abuse claims brought by Julia Misley against Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler will proceed with California-based allegations. The judge's decision came after a series of hearings in which Misley argued that she was subjected to years of abuse and manipulation by Tyler when she was just a high school sophomore.
Misley claimed that Tyler invited her backstage when they first met in 1973, a month after her 16th birthday, and had sex with her that night. She alleged that the relationship continued for three years, during which time Tyler became her legal guardian and allegedly groomed her into a sexual relationship. The claims also include allegations of physical abuse, humiliation, and emotional distress.
However, in a partial victory for Tyler, the judge has dismissed Misley's separate claims tied to alleged abuse in Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts. The judge cited statutes of limitations in those states as the reason for dismissing the claims.
In her own public comments leading up to the lawsuit, Misley described how she felt abandoned by her parents and became "lost in a rock & roll culture." She also claimed that Tyler insisted she terminate her pregnancy following an apartment fire in 1975. The allegations against Tyler have sparked widespread attention, with many fans of the band expressing support for Misley.
Aerosmith has released a statement saying they are aware of the developments and will continue to cooperate with authorities.
The case is expected to proceed with California-based claims, which include allegations of sexual battery, sexual assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The trial date has not been announced yet.
In a significant development, a Los Angeles County Judge has ruled that the child sex abuse claims brought by Julia Misley against Aerosmith singer Steven Tyler will proceed with California-based allegations. The judge's decision came after a series of hearings in which Misley argued that she was subjected to years of abuse and manipulation by Tyler when she was just a high school sophomore.
Misley claimed that Tyler invited her backstage when they first met in 1973, a month after her 16th birthday, and had sex with her that night. She alleged that the relationship continued for three years, during which time Tyler became her legal guardian and allegedly groomed her into a sexual relationship. The claims also include allegations of physical abuse, humiliation, and emotional distress.
However, in a partial victory for Tyler, the judge has dismissed Misley's separate claims tied to alleged abuse in Oregon, Washington, and Massachusetts. The judge cited statutes of limitations in those states as the reason for dismissing the claims.
In her own public comments leading up to the lawsuit, Misley described how she felt abandoned by her parents and became "lost in a rock & roll culture." She also claimed that Tyler insisted she terminate her pregnancy following an apartment fire in 1975. The allegations against Tyler have sparked widespread attention, with many fans of the band expressing support for Misley.
Aerosmith has released a statement saying they are aware of the developments and will continue to cooperate with authorities.
The case is expected to proceed with California-based claims, which include allegations of sexual battery, sexual assault, and intentional infliction of emotional distress. The trial date has not been announced yet.