"Former Grammys President Neil Portnow Faces Rape Accusations in Lawsuit"

Neil Portnow, former president and CEO of the Recording Academy, has been accused in a lawsuit of raping a woman in 2018. The incident allegedly occurred in Portnow's New York City hotel room after the plaintiff became disoriented and incapacitated from drinking a glass of wine given by Portnow. The woman is suing Portnow for sexual battery and gender-motivated violence, and the Recording Academy for negligent hiring. Portnow's representative denies the allegations, stating they are motivated by the plaintiff's demands for money and assistance. The plaintiff, an internationally acclaimed musician, inventor, and former member of The Recording Academy, claims to have suffered severe emotional and physical distress since the assault.