BOB Dylan has been sued for allegedly sexually abusing a 12-year-old girl in 1965.
The music legend, 80, is accused of giving the girl “drugs and alcohol before sexually abusing her at his Chelsea Hotel apartment,” at the height of his mid 1960s fame, the new lawsuit alleges.
According to the Manhattan Supreme Court papers, the Like a Rolling Stone singer used his platform and fame to gain control of the victim – who is only listed as “J.C.” – “as part of his plan to sexually molest and abuse.”
The suit, filed on Friday, alleges: “Bob Dylan, over a six-week period between April and May of 1965 befriended and established an emotional connection with the plaintiff.”
The singer’s spokesperson told Page Six: ‘This 56-year-old claim is untrue and will be vigorously defended.’
Read our Bob Dylan abuse claims live blog for the latest updates…
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WHAT IS BOB DYLAN ACCUSED OF?
In a lawsuit filed on Friday, August 13, 2021, the legendary singer was accused of allegedly sexually abusing a 12-year-old and giving her drugs and alcohol in a NYC hotel back in 1965.
According to papers filed at the Manhattan Supreme Court, Dylan used his fame to gain control of the victim, who is referred to as, “J.C,” – “as part of his plan to sexually molest and abuse.”
The lawsuit alleges: “Bob Dylan, over a six-week period between April and May of 1965 befriended and established an emotional connection with the plaintiff.”
It is unknown how much the lawsuit is for as J.C is seeking a jury trial.
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PAST LAWSUITS
This is not the first lawsuit to come Dylan’s way.
Back in July of 2021, Dylan won an unrelated lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court after being sued by Claudia Levy, the wife of late songwriter Jacques Levy, who was looking for part of the $400 million he received after selling his song catalogue to Universal Music Publishing Group.
Levy argued that her late husband’s estate was owed 35 percent “of the purchase price” Dylan got, but his lawyers argued that under a 1975 contract that Dylan and Jacques signed, the estate was only entitled to 35 percent in royalties, and a judge agreed.
“The 1975 agreement vested in Dylan complete ownership and control of the copyrights to the compositions and limited Levy’s rights to 35% of the specified compensation, which consisted primarily of licensing royalties and in no way can be construed to include a portion of Dylan’s sale of his own copyrights and royalty rights,” Judge Barry Ostrager wrote in his decision.
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SUIT CLAIMS
The suit, filed on Friday, alleges: “Bob Dylan, over a six-week period between April and May of 1965 befriended and established an emotional connection with the plaintiff.”
It also claims the musician established the “connection” to “lower [J.C.’s] inhibitions with the object of sexually abusing her, which he did, coupled with the provision of drugs, alcohol and threats of physical violence, leaving her emotionally scarred and psychologically damaged to this day.”
The suit claims the allege abuse happened numerous times and occurred at the Chelsea Hotel in NYC.
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WHO IS ANNA DYLAN?
Anna was born July 11, 1967 but has remained away from the spotlight.
According to reports she works as an artist, but not much else is known about her.
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WHO IS MARIA DYLAN?
Bob adopted Maria when he married her mum Sara Lownds.
She was born on October 21, 1961 and is a Santa Monica lawyer.
Maria married Peter Himmelman in 1988, and they have four children together.
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WHO IS JESSE DYLAN?
Jesse is one of the more famous members of the Dylan family.
Born on January 6, 1966 he is a film director and production executive.
Jesse directorial work includes comedies such as Kicking and Screaming, starring Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall, American Wedding and How High.
He is also the founder of the media production company Wondros and Lybba, a non-profit organisation.
Jesse is married to Susan Traylor and they have two children together.
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WHO IS JAKOB DYLAN?
Like his brother Jesse, Jakob has enjoyed a career in entertainment.
Born on December 9, 1969, like his famous father he is a singer-songwriter and rose to fame in the rock band Wallflowers in 1989.
As part of that group, he has written hit songs such as 6th Avenue Heartache and One Headlight.
Jakob married his girlfriend Paige, a screenwriter, in 1992.
The couple have four sons together and live in Los Angeles.
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WHAT IS THE NEW LAW WHICH ENABLED THE LAWSUIT?
The New York Child Victims Act was signed into law by now resigned Governor Andrew Cuomo in February 2019.
It was designed to give justice to the victims of historical child sex abuse a chance to seek justice in civil courts for crimes committed against them.
The law originally allowed a one-year window for all adult victims to come forward with a claim regardless of how time has passed. Typically in U.S. law there is a statute of limitations to bring any kind of lawsuit against an alleged perpetrator.
It led to a surge in claims and the New York government extended the claim window until last Friday.
It is easier to bring a claim in a civil court after a lot of time has past when there is little physical evidence. In criminal proceedings a claim has to be proven “beyond reasonable doubt” but in a civil case it has to be “on the balance of probabilities”.
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WHAT IS BOB DYLAN’S NET WORTH?
While Levy was seeking $7.25 million, even if Dylan had lost, it would not have put a dent in his multi-million dollar net worth.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, as of 2021, Dylan has an estimated net worth of $350 million.
His substantial net worth comes from his career as a musician and song-writer.
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WHAT IS BOB DYLAN’S NET WORTH?
While Levy was seeking $7.25 million, even if Dylan had lost, it would not have put a dent in his multi-million dollar net worth.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, as of 2021, Dylan has an estimated net worth of $350 million.
His substantial net worth comes from his career as a musician and song-writer.
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WHAT DOES THE LAWSUIT SAY?
The civil lawsuit filed late on Friday with the New York Supreme Court, the woman identified only as J.C. said Dylan sexually abused her at his New York apartment over a six-week period “leaving her emotionally scarred and psychologically damaged to this day.”
Dylan, who was in his mid-20s at the time, “exploited his status as a musician to provide J.C. with alcohol and drugs and sexually abuse her multiple times,” the lawsuit said.
The plaintiff is seeking unspecified damages. Her lawsuit was submitted just ahead of a New York state deadline, authorized in a 2019 law, for people to file legal claims involving allegations of sexual abuse of children that in the past were too old to pursue due to a statute of limitations.
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WHAT HAS BEEN SAID?
J.C.’s lawyer, Daniel Isaacs, told The Post on Monday, “The complaint speaks for itself,” and the declined to comment further.
In response, Dylan’s spokesman told The Post the same day that, “This 56-year-old claim is untrue and will be vigorously defended.”
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WHAT IS BOB DYLAN ACCUSED OF?
In a lawsuit filed on Friday, August 13, 2021, the legendary singer was accused of allegedly sexually abusing a 12-year-old and giving her drugs and alcohol in a NYC hotel back in 1965.
According to papers filed at the Manhattan Supreme Court, Dylan used his fame to gain control of the victim, who is referred to as, “J.C,” – “as part of his plan to sexually molest and abuse.”
The lawsuit alleges: “Bob Dylan, over a six-week period between April and May of 1965 befriended and established an emotional connection with the plaintiff.”
It is unknown how much the lawsuit is for as J.C is seeking a jury trial.
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WHO IS MARIA DYLAN?
Bob adopted Maria when he married her mum Sara Lownds.
She was born on October 21, 1961 and is a Santa Monica lawyer.
Maria married Peter Himmelman in 1988, and they have four children together.
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WHO IS JESSE DYLAN?
Jesse is one of the more famous members of the Dylan family.
Born on January 6, 1966 he is a film director and production executive.
Jesse directorial work includes comedies such as Kicking and Screaming, starring Will Ferrell and Robert Duvall, American Wedding and How High.
He is also the founder of the media production company Wondros and Lybba, a non-profit organisation.
Jesse is married to Susan Traylor and they have two children together
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WHO IS ANNA DYLAN?
Anna was born July 11, 1967 but has remained away from the spotlight.
According to reports she works as an artist, but not much else is known about her.
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WHO IS SAM DYLAN?
Born July 30, 1968, Sam has also shunned the showbiz life.
We do know he works as a photographer, and lives with his wife, Stacy Hochheiser, and their son Jonah.
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WHO IS JAKOB DYLAN?
Like his brother Jesse, Jakob has enjoyed a career in entertainment.
Born on December 9, 1969, like his famous father he is a singer-songwriter and rose to fame in the rock band Wallflowers in 1989.
As part of that group, he has written hit songs such as 6th Avenue Heartache and One Headlight.
Jakob married his girlfriend Paige, a screenwriter, in 1992.
The couple have four sons together and live in Los Angeles.
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WHO IS DESIREE DYLAN?
Not much is known about Desiree as she is considered Bob’s “secret daughter”.
We do know she was born on January 31, 1986 and her mum is Carolyn Dennis, who worked as a backup singer.
In fact his marriage to Carolyn – which started in 1986 and ended in 1992 – wasn’t made public until Howard Sounes’s 2001 biography Down the Highway: The Life of Bob Dylan revealed all.
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WHAT IS THE NEW LAW WHICH ENABLED THE LAWSUIT?
The New York Child Victims Act was signed into law by now resigned Governor Andrew Cuomo in February 2019.
It was designed to give justice to the victims of historical child sex abuse a chance to seek justice in civil courts for crimes committed against them.
The law originally allowed a one-year window for all adult victims to come forward with a claim regardless of how time has passed. Typically in U.S. law there is a statute of limitations to bring any kind of lawsuit against an alleged perpetrator.
It lead to a surge in claims and the New York government extended the claim window until last Friday.
It is easier to bring a claim in a civil court after a lot of time has past when there is little physical evidence. In criminal proceedings a claim has to be proven “beyond reasonable doubt” but in a civil case it has to be “on the balance of probabilities”.
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SUIT CLAIMS
The suit, filed on Friday, alleges: “Bob Dylan, over a six-week period between April and May of 1965 befriended and established an emotional connection with the plaintiff.”
It also claims the musician established the “connection” to “lower [J.C.’s] inhibitions with the object of sexually abusing her, which he did, coupled with the provision of drugs, alcohol and threats of physical violence, leaving her emotionally scarred and psychologically damaged to this day.”
The suit claims the allege abuse happened numerous times and occurred at the Chelsea Hotel in NYC.
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PAST LAWSUITS
This is not the first lawsuit to come Dylan’s way.
Back in July of 2021, Dylan won an unrelated lawsuit in Manhattan Supreme Court after being sued by Claudia Levy, the wife of late songwriter Jacques Levy, who was looking for part of the $400 million he received after selling his song catalogue to Universal Music Publishing Group.
Levy argued that her late husband’s estate was owed 35 percent “of the purchase price” Dylan got, but his lawyers argued that under a 1975 contract that Dylan and Jacques signed, the estate was only entitled to 35 percent in royalties, and a judge agreed.
“The 1975 agreement vested in Dylan complete ownership and control of the copyrights to the compositions and limited Levy’s rights to 35% of the specified compensation, which consisted primarily of licensing royalties and in no way can be construed to include a portion of Dylan’s sale of his own copyrights and royalty rights,” Judge Barry Ostrager wrote in his decision.
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WHAT IS BOB DYLAN’S NET WORTH?
While Levy was seeking $7.25 million, even if Dylan had lost, it would not have put a dent in his multi-million dollar net worth.
According to Celebrity Net Worth, as of 2021, Dylan has an estimated net worth of $350 million.
His substantial net worth comes from his career as a musician and song-writer.
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WHAT IS BOB DYLAN ACCUSED OF?
In a lawsuit filed on Friday, August 13, 2021, the legendary singer was accused of allegedly sexually abusing a 12-year-old and giving her drugs and alcohol in a NYC hotel back in 1965.
According to papers filed at the Manhattan Supreme Court, Dylan used his fame to gain control of the victim, who is referred to as, “J.C,” – “as part of his plan to sexually molest and abuse.”
The lawsuit alleges: “Bob Dylan, over a six-week period between April and May of 1965 befriended and established an emotional connection with the plaintiff.”
It is unknown how much the lawsuit is for as J.C is seeking a jury trial.
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HOW MANY KIDS DOES DYLAN HAVE?
Bob’s career has spanned almost sixty years and has seen him become a global megastar.
Along the way he has been married twice and had A LOT of kids.
In fact, Bob has a brood of six children – with the first being born in the 60s and the last in the 80s.