Wednesday, June 24, 2026
ADVT 
Hollywood

Sexual Harassment Case Against Elton John Dropped

Darpan News Desk IANS, 18 Nov, 2016 11:51 AM
  • Sexual Harassment Case Against Elton John Dropped
The sexual harassment lawsuit filed against legendary singer Elton John by a former bodyguard has been dropped.
 
Jeffrey Wenninger had sued John in March, claiming that while they were in a car in 2014, the "Rocket man" hitmaker grabbed his crotch, twisted his nipples and insisted "Say hello to uncle Elton". 
 
On another occasion, also in a car, the former policeman alleged that the singer tweaked his nipples -- allegations that were all dismissed as "baseless" by the singer's representatives.
 
The Los Angeles Superior Court suit also claimed John groped Wenninger several times.
 
Now, the singer's representative have confirmed to mirror.co.uk that the case has been withdrawn, following reports suggesting a settlement has been made.
 
A spokesperson said: "The case was withdrawn, with no payment made."
 
The alleged incidents were previously dismissed by the entertainer's representatives as a "baseless lawsuit brought by a disgruntled former security officer seeking to extract an undeserved payment".
 
Wenninger was John's bodyguard for 12 years, until September 2014.

MORE Hollywood ARTICLES

Rose Byrne Says Show Business Has Become A Beauty Pageant

Rose Byrne Says Show Business Has Become A Beauty Pageant
Actor Rose Byrne sometimes thinks about quitting acting because she finds it "frustrating" having to prove herself time and time again.

Rose Byrne Says Show Business Has Become A Beauty Pageant

Is Taylor Swift dating Matthew Healy?

Is Taylor Swift dating Matthew Healy?
Singer Taylor Swift is reportedly dating musician Matthew Healy for the past two months.

Is Taylor Swift dating Matthew Healy?

Benedict Cumberbatch to play Doctor Strange

Benedict Cumberbatch to play Doctor Strange
Actor Benedict Cumberbatch has been finalised to portray Doctor Strange in Marvel's upcoming screen adaptation.

Benedict Cumberbatch to play Doctor Strange

Simon Cowell likely to move to US

Simon Cowell likely to move to US
TV mogul Simon Cowell is apparently "open" to shifting base to the US with his "homesick" girlfriend Lauren Silverman and their nine-month-old son Eric.

Simon Cowell likely to move to US

Loyalty Test On Katie Price's Mind This Christmas

Loyalty Test On Katie Price's Mind This Christmas
Singer Katie Price is planning to “test” her friends this Christmas because she is worried about their “loyalty”.

Loyalty Test On Katie Price's Mind This Christmas

Mark Wahlberg Seeks Pardon For 1988 Assault Charge

Mark Wahlberg Seeks Pardon For 1988 Assault Charge
Actor Mark Wahlberg is hoping to have a 1988 assault charge expunged from his record, insisting he is “not the same person” that he was at that time.

Mark Wahlberg Seeks Pardon For 1988 Assault Charge