![]() ![]() ![]() Speaking about his changing views on the photograph, sexual abuse solicitor at Hugh James, Alan Collins, tells Four Nine that "whether Elden or any other victim in such a case can prove they have suffered psychiatric harm after all this time may be a formidable obstacle". Elden has complained about it – but his complaint seems to be around the fact that the album and the band made millions, while his family were only paid $250." Spencer Elden was photographed nude as an infant for Nirvana's Nevermind album cover (Credit: Alamy) Has Spencer Elden 'missed the boat'?Įxplaining Elden's legal rights, Stephens tells me: "According to the statute of limitations, Elden is allowed three years from his 18th birthday to file a complaint, and to withdraw his consent for its use. Famous for being photographed nude at four-months-old for the 1991 record, Spencer Elden, 30, claims he was too young to give his consent at the time and that the band violated federal child pornography statutes by using the image.Įlden alleges that he has suffered "lifelong damages" due to the cover, including "extreme and permanent emotional distress with physical manifestations", as well as loss of education, financial gain, and "enjoyment of life".Ĭommenting on the case, Mark Stephens, human rights lawyer at Howard Kennedy, tells Four Nine that Elden's claim is "legally far fetched" and that it is likely to be dismissed. ![]()
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