Ryan Adams accused of sexual misconduct by several women

Ryan Adams has been accused of emotional and sexual misconduct by several former partners and other associates, according to a new report by The New York Times.

In the report, interviews with several women known by Ryan detail accounts of abusive and controlling behaviour, including the musician’s ex-wife Mandy Moore, as well as artists Phoebe Bridgers and Courtney Jaye.

He has also been accused of inappropriate online sexual communications with a woman referred to as ‘Ava’, who was allegedly 14 when they began communicating online.

Ryan has denied the claims, both through his lawyer in the report and on social media, writing on Twitter: “the picture that this article paints is upsettingly inaccurate. Some of its details are misrepresented; some are exaggerated; some are outright false. I would never have inappropriate interactions with someone I thought was underage. Period.” You can read his full post below.

You can read the full report here.

I am not a perfect man and I have made many mistakes. To anyone I have ever hurt, however unintentionally, I apologize deeply and unreservedly.
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) February 13, 2019

But the picture that this article paints is upsettingly inaccurate. Some of its details are misrepresented; some are exaggerated; some are outright false. I would never have inappropriate interactions with someone I thought was underage. Period.
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) February 13, 2019

As someone who has always tried to spread joy through my music and my life, hearing that some people believe I caused them pain saddens me greatly. I am resolved to work to be the best man I can be. And I wish everyone compassion, understanding and healing.
— Ryan Adams (@TheRyanAdams) February 13, 2019

Update: The FBI is investigating the messages between Adams and the underage fan, according to a “law enforcement official with knowledge of the matter,” reports the New York Times.

In addition, singer-songwriter and model Karen Elson has shared she had “a traumatising experience” with Adams via Instagram. “While I don’t want to share my specific experience,” she added, “reading the NY Times story is profoundly healing.”

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Not every woman is comfortable sharing her story. We must respect that! These matters are complicated and are hard to dissect, express and even understand. We blame ourselves and we shame ourselves. While I don’t want to share my specific experience, reading The NY Times story is profoundly healing.

A post shared by Karen Elson (@misskarenelson) on Feb 14, 2019 at 12:16pm PST