Sexual Assault Lawsuit Against Mindless Self Indulgence Singer Reaches Conclusion

A 2021 sexual assault lawsuit filed against Mindless Self Indulgence singer Jimmy Urine has been settled out of court.

About the Original Lawsuit

Back in August of 2001, the singer was sued by an unidentified female accuser in a New York Supreme Court. Among the allegations were that the musician had initiated a relationship with the defendant when she was 15 and he was 27.

Urine was alleged to have sexually groomed the accuser, provided her with a fake ID to attend concerts and drink with him and encouraged her to hide their relationship in public.

Content Warning: The following contains descriptions of alleged sexual battery.

In the suit, it was stated that Urine “manipulated [her] into believing that his sexually assaultive behavior was not criminal and that by engaging in sexual activity with him, [she] was actually helping to protect younger girls from sexual assaults.”

It was alleged that Urine took pictures of her naked and made her “act like a small child and suck her thumb, drool and pee in her pants” during sexual acts.

Warner Music Group, Warner Communications and Elektra Records were all named as co-defendants in the case along with the group’s former manager and producer Joseph Galus. Elektra were also accused of selling a Mindless Self Indulgence T-shirt that featured her image while she was still underage.

What’s Happened Since 2021?

Per ThePRP, in March 2023 Judge John P. Cronan sided with the labels’ motion to dismiss the claims against them. He deemed that the allegations failed to meet the requirements to merit the claims under New York law. The claims against Galus were also later dismissed voluntarily, leaving the Mindless Self Indulgence singer as the lone defendant.

Over time, Urine (aka James Euringer) sought to have the remainder of the lawsuit dismissed. Eventually the two sides negotiated an agreement to settle out of court.

On March 17, the plaintiff’s council told the judge, “Plaintiff and Defendant Euringer have reached an agreement to settle this case. The parties are in the process of executing, and complying with, the formal agreement. Should the parties complete the settlement, the parties will promptly notify this Court and request resumption of the litigation.” On March 28, 2024, the request to close the case was granted.

Mindless Self Indulgence have largely remained quiet while the lawsuit was going on. The band did issue their MSI B-Sides Vol. 1 compilation back in June, marking their first release since 2015.

If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, resources are available for help. Visit the RAINN website (Rape, Abuse, and Incest National Network) or dial 800-656-HOPE (800-656-4673).