Man Photographed As A Baby On ‘Nevermind’ Cover Sues Nirvana For Sexual Exploitation

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Nirvana artifacts and exhibits are seen at the opening of In Bloom: The Nirvana Exhibition, at a London art gallery on Sept. 13, 2011.





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The cover photo was shot by Weddle, who was a friend of Elden’s father. The lawsuit accuses Weddle of producing a «sexually graphic photo of Elden. It adds that there was initially pushback against featuring Elden’s genitals on the album cover and the plan was to place a sticker over it.

«The sticker, however, was never incorporated into the album cover, the lawsuit states.

Elden’s parents also never signed a release authorizing the use of the image, and no one in the family received any compensation.

«Spencer’s true identity and legal name are forever tied to the commercial sexual exploitation he experienced as a minor, Robert Lewis, Elden’s attorney, writes in the lawsuit.

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