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Ex Bodyguard Sues Elton John, Claims Singer 'Groped' Him

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March 29 2016, Published 2:48 p.m. ET

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Sir Elton John may be 69-years-old, but he's still got a sex drive — at least according to his former bodyguard, Jeffrey Wenninger.

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Sir Elton John sued for allegedly sexually harassing security guard.

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RadarOnline.com has uncovered shocking court documents in which Wenninger claims that Elton "engaged in unwanted sexual contact" with his "buttocks, sexual organ, anus, and breasts."

Elton John pictured with his former bodyguard Jeffrey Wenninger in Beverly Hills in April 2014

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Jeffrey (pictured here) also claimed that the famed singer attempted sexual engagement on three separate occasions in 2014.

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Elton John pictured with his former bodyguard Jeffrey Wenninger in Beverly Hills in April 2014

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In one instance, Jeffrey said his nipples were twisted, and he was once told to "get your toddler out," to "say hello to Uncle Elton."

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Elton John pictured with his former bodyguard Jeffrey Wenninger in Beverly Hills in April 2014

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After months of alleged antics, Jeffrey finally stopped working for Elton.

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Elton John pictured with his former bodyguard Jeffrey Wenninger in Beverly Hills in April 2014

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The lawsuit also asserts that the "Tiny Dancer" hit-maker attempted to "force his fingers between Plaintiff's buttocks cheeks and made sexually suggestive and offensive statements." Elton allegedly told Jeffrey: "You have so many gay genes in you — they just haven't met up yet!"

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Elton John pictured with his former bodyguard Jeffrey Wenninger in Beverly Hills in April 2014

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The documents state that "at no time did Plaintiff either directly or indirectly consent to the sexually offensive contact," and that any financial payoff is to be "determined according to proof at trial."

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Elton John pictured with his former bodyguard Jeffrey Wenninger in Beverly Hills in April 2014

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According to Jeffrey, Elton's harassment intensified leading up to his marriage to longtime partner David Furnish.

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