Steven Tyler, frontman of the iconic band Aerosmith, recently found himself the subject of two lawsuits levying serious charges against his past behavior. 

Jeanne Bellino claims Tyler sexually assaulted her on two occasions in New York City in the 1970s when she was 17 years old. The encounters are alleged to have begun with an unwanted advance in a public telephone booth and later escalated to another incident at a hotel, causing Bellino significant emotional distress requiring hospital care. 

A separate suit was also filed under a California law by Julia Misley, formerly known as Julia Holcomb. Misley asserts Tyler engaged in criminal conduct after a show when she was just 16 years old. She further accuses Tyler of assuming legal guardianship of her to allow her tour travel and coercing an abortion, as well as revealing private details of their relationship without permission in his autobiography. 

As Tyler’s memoirs brought aspects of past relationships under new scrutiny, he now faces reckoning for actions from decades ago. Both legal actions seek damages commensurate with lasting emotional and physical impacts from the reported incidents. 

While Tyler and his representation have yet to formally respond to the claims, the allegations raise serious questions about his behavior as a rising star and the treatment of young fans. Only the legal process will determine the facts around these disturbing charges.