Courtney Love has been accused of groping a journalist without his consent after an interview six years ago.

Frank Elaridi, a journalist and podcaster, spoke about the alleged incident during an episode of his podcast, Quite Frankly.

During the show, which featured musician Nahko Bear, who was accused of s**ual misconduct in 2020, Elaridi recalled an interaction with the Hole frontwoman that he says “caught him off guard”.

Elaridi claimed that he was sent to Coachella to interview Love when he was 24 years old.

When he arrived at her afterparty, Love invited him to hang out with her and then posed for a picture together.

It was during this moment that Love allegedly grabbed his crotch without his consent.

Elaridi said he was “caught off guard” and described the incident as inappropriate.

The photo taken during the incident was displayed during the podcast, showing Love with her hand over Elaridi’s crotch while he pulled a surprised facial expression.

In response to the situation, Nahko Bear asked Elaridi if he would cancel Love, to which Elaridi replied that it would never cross his mind to do so.

Elaridi mentioned that he did not intend to go after Love for what happened, adding that she is still a rock star in his head.

However, he acknowledged that Love’s behaviour was not acceptable.

This accusation comes amid a series of allegations made against public figures for s**ual harassment and assault.

Such accusations have become more common due to the #MeToo movement, which aims to raise awareness of the prevalence of s**ual harassment and assault, particularly in the workplace.

Love has previously faced accusations of s**ual misconduct.

In 2005, she was sued by a former assistant who claimed that Love had made unwanted s**ual advances.

Love denied the allegations, and the case was settled out of court for an undisclosed sum.

Love is known for her role as the frontwoman of Hole, a band that rose to fame in the 1990s.

She has also had a successful career as an actress, with roles in films such as The People vs.

Larry Flynt and Man on the Moon.

Love is the widow of Nirvana frontman Kurt Cobain, who died in 1994.

The incident involving Elaridi is not the first time that Love has been accused of inappropriate behaviour.

In 2005, she was investigated by police after allegedly attacking a man with a bottle at a party.

Love pleaded guilty to the charges and was sentenced to probation.

s**ual harassment and assault have become important issues in recent years, prompting many organisations to re-evaluate their policies and practices.

The entertainment industry has been particularly affected by these issues, with many high-profile figures facing accusations of misconduct.

Elaridi’s accusation against Love serves as a reminder that s**ual harassment and assault can happen to anyone, regardless of their gender or profession.

It is important that victims are encouraged to speak out against their abusers and that those responsible are held accountable for their actions.