Sir Rod was accused of striking a security guard in the chest Sir Rod Stewart and his son have pleaded guilty to battery over an altercation with a security guard at a hotel in Florida in 2019. The singer and son Sean were accused of assault after they were refused access to a private event on New Year's Eve, according to a police report.

Rod Stewart will face a misdemeanor count of simple battery after allegedly punching a security guard during a New Year’s Eve party at a Florida resort.

Rock icon Rod Stewart and his son have pleaded guilty to battery in an assault case stemming from a New Year’s Eve 2019 altercation with a security guard at an exclusive Florida hotel. Court records released Friday show that the singer and his son Sean Stewart entered guilty pleas to misdemeanor charges of simple battery.

The controversy traces back to Stewart's recent comments about Trump's complexion during a concert, where he joked about the former president " turning orange." This led to divisive reactions from the audience — and subsequently sparked a heated debate on social media platforms.