# Judge Sets New Trial Date for Steven Tyler Sexual Assault Case The legal proceedings regarding historical abuse allegations against the singer are rescheduled for 2027. - **Source:** [NME](https://www.nme.com) - **Published:** 2026-11-11 - **Topic:** [politics](https://brifing.si/c/politics) - **Original article:** - **On Brifing:** https://brifing.si/s/d7af1afc-097c-4318-9a86-a6b2fbe0ca48 ## New Trial Date Scheduled A judge has officially set May 3, 2027, as the new trial date for the sexual assault lawsuit against Steven Tyler. The case stems from allegations made by Julia Misley, who claims the singer abused and manipulated her during the 1970s when she was a teenager under his legal guardianship. ## Background of the Allegations Julia Misley, formerly known as Holcomb, filed the lawsuit in 2022. She alleges that Tyler groomed her starting in 1973 when she was 16 years old. Misley claims the singer used his fame to secure legal guardianship over her, a period Tyler’s legal team describes as a consensual romantic relationship. ## Judicial Changes in Court The case has faced significant delays, including the recent recusal of Judge Patricia Young just weeks before a scheduled trial. Judge Lawrence Riff has now been appointed to preside over the proceedings. Riff stated he would disregard previous rulings by Young to ensure the trial remains free from any potential procedural doubt. ## Statute of Limitations Impact Earlier in April, Judge Young dismissed the majority of the claims against Tyler, citing the statute of limitations in Massachusetts, Washington, and Oregon. These states barred most of the allegations due to the time elapsed since the 1970s. Only one specific incident in California remains eligible for trial under state law. ## Defense Perspective on Dismissals Steven Tyler’s lawyer, David Long-Daniels, characterized the dismissal of most claims as a massive victory for the singer. The defense maintains that 99.9 percent of the accusations were thrown out by the court. They are now preparing to contest the single remaining allegation regarding a specific encounter in California. ## The Role of Legal Guardianship A central point of contention in the lawsuit is the legal guardianship agreement Tyler signed with Misley’s parents. Misley claims this arrangement was a tool for manipulation and control. The defense argues that the relationship between a man in his mid-20s and a teenager was consensual and legal at the time. ## Evidence and Memoir References Misley’s legal argument relies partly on Tyler’s own memoir, where he referred to her as his teen bride. She claims this terminology serves as an admission of his grooming behavior. The court must now weigh these historical claims against the limited scope of the remaining legal charges allowed by the judge. ## Future Legal Implications As the trial approaches in 2027, the focus remains on the single California incident. This case highlights the complexities of litigating historical abuse claims decades after the alleged events occurred. The outcome will depend on whether the court finds the specific California encounter meets the criteria for sexual assault prosecution. ## Sources covering this story - https://www.nme.com/news/music/judge-sets-new-trial-date-for-steven-tylers-sexual-assault-case-3975659 — --- _Summary written by Brifing from the original reporting. Copyright in the original article belongs to its publisher; read the full piece at the link above._