Mindless Self Indulgence’s Jimmy “Urine” Euringer Settles Sexual Assault Suit Out of Court
The sexual assault and grooming trial of Jimmy Euringer, better known as Jimmy Urine, frontman for electropunk band Mindless Self Indulgence apparently wrapped up in March, but it seems that the details are just trickling out now.
To catch you up, back in 2021 a woman, who remained anonymous because she was a minor when this all happened, claimed that Euringer started a relationship with her when she was 15 and he was 27. The suit alleges that Euringer “groomed and manipulated [the girl] into believing that his sexually assaultive behavior was not criminal and that by engaging in sexual activity with him Plaintiff was actually helping to protect younger girls from sexual assaults.” She also claims that Euringer made her “act like a small child, and suck her thumb, drool, and pee in her pants” during sexual acts. The suit even alleges that Warner Music Group, Warner Communications LLC, Elektra Entertainment Group, and the band’s former manager Joseph Galus were all aware of the inappropriate relationship and did nothing to stop it.
According to The PRP, in March, Judge John P. Cronan agreed with the labels’ motion to dismiss claims against them, deeming that the plaintiff’s allegations didn’t meet the requirements needed under New York law. The claims against Galus were subsequently dismissed, too. With Euringer pushing to have the rest of the suit dismissed, he agreed to settle with the plaintiff out of court. With the settlement resolved, the case was closed on March 28.
Mindless Self Indulgence and Euringer have both been very quiet since this whole affair began, so it remains unclear if the band is going to continue on after this. Since I don’t think Mindless Self Indulgence is ever going to be as bulletproof as some other, big-name, (Antichrist) superstars who can seemingly get away with anything, I have I feeling this might spell the end of MSI.
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).
