“I’ve at all times denied these allegations and am grateful that the unbiased proof has cleared me of any wrongdoing,” the musician shared in an announcement
All six costs of sexual assault towards Rex Orange County have been dismissed following an investigation by the Crown Prosecution Service. In October, he was accused of assaulting a girl in six separate cases in London this previous June. A provisional trial date had been set in court docket for Jan. 3, however the findings of the investigation revealed “that there isn’t any benefit on this case going to trial,” an announcement from the musician, born Alexander O’Connor, learn.
“Not responsible verdicts had been entered to all the costs,” O’Connor wrote. “I’ve at all times denied these allegations and am grateful that the unbiased proof has cleared me of any wrongdoing. I’ve by no means assaulted anybody and I don’t condone violence or abusive conduct of any form.”
On the time of the allegations, a consultant for O’Connor advised Rolling Stone in an announcement: “Alex is shocked by the allegations, which he denies, and appears ahead to clearing his identify in court docket. He’s unable to make any additional remark due to the continuing proceedings.”
The musician had been launched on unconditional bail whereas awaiting the trial for the occasions throughout which he had been mentioned to have assaulted the lady twice within the West Finish on June 1 and one other 4 occasions the next day, together with incidents in a taxi and his Notting Hill dwelling, in line with studies from the Solar.
“I wish to make clear some particulars round what I used to be accused of, as I’ve not been in a position to deal with this till now and inaccuracies concerning the case have circulated,” O’Connor wrote in his assertion on Thursday. “I used to be wrongly accused of touching somebody one night on their leg, neck, again, and backside. That led to six costs of sexual assault. The one proof towards me was the person’s account.”
He added: “Nevertheless, CCTV footage obtained by the police contradicted their model of occasions. Their accomplice was additionally current all through the night in query and gave an announcement to the police which didn’t assist the allegations towards me. It’s been a troublesome time for everybody concerned and I’d wish to thank the individuals who have helped me by it in addition to my household and family members for his or her continued assist.”