Prosecutors said Friday that British music star Rod Stewart and his son pleaded guilty to violence in connection with an encounter with a Florida security officer, but neither faces jail time or penalties.
On New Year’s Eve 2019, the 76-year-old singer of “Maggie May” and other hits was accused of hitting a hotel security outside a children’s party at The Breakers, a premium hotel in Palm Beach.
Stewart, his adult son Sean, and other family members, including youngsters, were reportedly denied entry to a party held in the resort’s children’s sector.
The musician, who is known for his raspy voice and mop of blond hair, pleaded guilty to simple assault on Monday, a minor charge that usually carries a fine.
However, the judge denied Stewart and his son adjudication, which means they are not legally convicted and will not suffer any criminal consequences while the court avoids a time-consuming and costly adjudication.
