Adams accused of sexual misconduct, emotional manipulation

Los Angeles: Grammy-nominated musician Ryan Adams has been accused of sexual misconduct and emotional manipulation by more than half a dozen women, including ex-wife Mandy Moore.

In a report published in The New York Times, multiple people including Phoebe Bridgers, Moore and singer-songwriter Courtney Jaye, have detailed their accounts of their experiences with Adams.

A woman named Ava, who claims she was 14 when she began talking to Adams in 2013, said their conversations turned sexual by the time she was 15.

She said Adams, 44, was doing Skype calls and phone sex with her during which he exposed himself.

Moore, who was married to the singer from 2009 until they finalised their divorce in June 2016, said he constantly manipulated her. During their relationship, Moore claimed Adams discouraged her from working with other music producers or managers.