Steven Tyler Sexual Assault Lawsuit Dismissed: Judge Explains Decision

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A sexual assault lawsuit against Steven Tyler has been dismissed by a judge who ruled that the alleged incident did not pose a serious risk of harm to the plaintiff, Jeanne Bellino.

The Lawsuit

Last year, Bellino sued the singer-songwriter, claiming that in 1975, when she was 17, Tyler kissed, groped, and pretended to have sex with her on two occasions. She brought the lawsuit under New York City’s Victim of Gender-Motivated Violence Protection Act, which extends the statute of limitations for certain alleged sexual misdeeds, allowing them to be heard in court even decades later.

The Judge’s Ruling

However, the judge stated that to take advantage of the extended statute of limitations, the alleged act needed to present a serious risk of physical injury. The judge determined that the alleged incident did not meet this criterion, leading to the dismissal of the lawsuit. The decision highlighted that while the actions described by Bellino may have been distressing, they did not pose a serious risk of physical injury.

Future Ramifications

This ruling sets a significant precedent, and its potential impact on similar cases filed in New York City under the same provision remains uncertain. Bellino has until March 13 to attempt to amend her complaint.