Jamie Foxx, Axl Rose, Cuba Gooding Jr among stars facing sexual misconduct suits

Several well-known Hollywood figures are in legal trouble due to an approaching deadline for lawsuits under a special New York law. This law has temporarily eliminated the usual time limits for making claims related to allegations of sexual misconduct.

Complaints have been filed against celebrities like Axl Rose, Cuba Gooding Jr, Jamie Foxx, and Jimmy Iovine in New York's state Supreme Court.

What

• People who might have missed their chance to file cases due to time restrictions are using New York's Adult Survivors Act.

• This law provides them with a temporary opportunity to bring forward claims related to sexual misconduct.

• However, this chance is closing at midnight on Thursday.

• Notable recent cases involve Sean "Diddy" Combs, LA Reid, and Neil Portnow, with accusations ranging from rape to harassment.

Jamie Foxx

• Jamie Foxx is facing legal trouble as a recent report from Variety reveals a lawsuit filed on Wednesday, November 22.
• The Hollywood star is accused of sexually assaulting a woman, identified as Jane Doe in court documents, at a rooftop bar in New York in 2015.
• The alleged incident is said to have occurred at the Catch restaurant rooftop in New York City in August 2015.
• According to Jane Doe, Foxx took her to a secluded area where he allegedly rubbed her breasts and groped her under her pants without her consent.

Axl Rose

• In a lawsuit, ex-model Sheila Kennedy accuses Axl Rose of raping her in 1989 during a violent encounter with the Guns N' Roses frontman.
• She claims Rose trapped her in his hotel room and "forcibly penetrated Kennedy’s anus with his penis," without seeking or confirming her consent, as per the complaint according to The Hollywood Reporter.
• Kennedy, who says she's been diagnosed with anxiety and depression, asserts that her career as an actress and model suffered significant damage due to the assault.

Cuba Gooding Jr

• Cuba Gooding Jr is facing a complaint related to charges he dealt with in 2019 concerning allegations of groping or forcibly kissing three women.

• Although he pleaded guilty to a single count of harassment and avoided jail time, two of the accusers are now bringing him to court.

• Jasmine Abbay claims Gooding Jr forcibly kissed her, while Kelsey Harbert alleges he groped her breast.

• They are seeking damages for emotional distress, lost wages, and other concerns.

Jimmy Iovine

• Music mogul Jimmy Iovine has received a summons, although he hasn't officially been sued yet.
• He is anticipated to face accusations of sexual assault related to an incident in 2007 during his tenure as chief executive of Interscope Records.
• A woman, using the name Jane Doe, is filing the lawsuit, asserting claims for assault, battery, and violations of the state’s gender-motivated violence and human rights laws.
• According to the notice of summons filed on Wednesday, she alleges that "Iovine engaged in multiple instances of sexual abuse and forcible touching," including a specific incident of sexual misconduct in New York City in August 2007.

Douglas Wigdor, a lawyer representing a plaintiff in a case related to the Adult Survivors Act, emphasizes that this law provides victims with an opportunity to seek justice despite the passage of time.

The cases underscore the diverse range of allegations, from rape to harassment, revealing a broader movement where survivors are utilizing legal avenues provided by recent legislation.