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Steven Tyler sexual assault lawsuit

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2026-09-21 07:52 UTC → 2026-09-23 16:38 UTC · added removed

In late August 2026, a Los Angeles Superior Court judge issued pretrial rulings in a sexual abuse lawsuit filed by Julia Misley against Aerosmith frontman Steven Tyler. The rulings limited the scope of the litigation by dismissing the majority of Misley’s claims and restricting certain evidence, such as allegations of sexual assaults occurring after she turned 18 and comparisons of her experiences to the Holocaust. However, Misley was permitted to present evidence regarding Tyler’s alleged role as her guardian and testimony concerning drug and alcohol consumption during the alleged incidents. By mid-September 2026, the scheduled jury trial, originally set to begin on September 28, was delayed after Judge Patricia A. Young recused herself from the case. The recusal followed a disagreement between attorneys regarding a potential conflict of interest. Judge Young stated, “Since the parties do not waive the grounds for disqualification, I will officially declare myself recused.” While Following the exact nature recusal, Supervising Judge Lawrence Riff of the conflict has not been publicly disclosed, reports suggest it involved a consultation with another judge regarding Los Angeles Superior Court civil division took over the litigation. Judge Young noted she had ceased taking action on unresolved matters once case. Tyler’s legal team described Riff as “fair and well-educated” and expressed confidence that the potential conflict was discovered. Following judicial change would have little impact on the recusal, proceedings. Tyler has denied all allegations, maintaining that his past relationship with the trial date plaintiff was removed from the calendar. consensual. The case litigation, which was ordered to originally filed in December 2022, now centers on a status conference before Supervising Judge Lawrence Riff to discuss the reassignment single remaining claim of the case and determine trial readiness. A new trial date has not yet been confirmed. intentional infliction of emotional distress related to an incident in Los Angeles in 1974.

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  1. 2026-09-23 16:38 UTC Steven Tyler sexual assault lawsuit
  2. 2026-09-21 07:52 UTC Steven Tyler sexual assault lawsuit
  3. 2026-09-16 06:41 UTC Steven Tyler sexual assault lawsuit

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