Gene Simmons: Kiss musician sued for sexual battery for second time
An unnamed woman claims he 'reached over and forcefully placed his hand on her vagina'
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Your support makes all the difference.KISS singer Gene Simmons is being sued for sexual battery.
According to documents initially reported by The Blast, a woman – identified only as Jane Doe – claims the musician groped her during the opening of one of his Rock & Brews restaurant in 2016.
The woman says she was working as a dishwasher at the establishment. After agreeing to take a photo with Simmons in the kitchen, she claims he “reached over and forcefully placed his hand on her vagina, completely covering it.”
The complaint also sees Jane Doe allege she saw Simmons behaving “in a sexually charged manner with other women,” claiming he touched other women’s hair and “tell them to unbutton their shirts.”
Pitchfork reports that Jane Doe is seeking trial by jury and is seeking unspecified damages. The Independents has contacted Simmons representatives for comment.
Simmons was previously sued for sexual battery in December last year. An unnamed radio personality claimed the singer groped her, accusations he denied. The case was settled in court in July.
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