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States—Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler is facing a lawsuit by a woman who claims he sexually assaulted her as a minor during a years-long relationship in the 1970s.
The suit, obtained by AFP on Friday, Dec. 30, was filed in Los Angeles under soon-to-lapse legislation that waives the statute of limitations for childhood abuse claims, and alleges sexual assault, sexual battery and intentional infliction of emotional distress.
Claimant Julia Holcomb, who is now 65, alleges “American Idol” judge Tyler was granted guardianship of her when she was 16, which he used to engage in a sexual relationship.
“When Plaintiff was 16 years old, DEFENDANT DOE 1 used his role, status, and power as a well-known musician and rock star to gain access to, groom, manipulate, exploit, sexually assault Plaintiff over the course of over three years,” the suit says.
In line with legal practice the suit does not at this stage name Tyler. But a statement by the plaintiff—who now uses the name Julia Misley—is explicit.
“The complaint that has been prepared by my legal team recites in legal terms the trajectory of my life from early struggles to exploitation by Steven Tyler,” the statement says.
