American rapper Nelly has been left off the hook as a sexual assault charged leveled against him months ago has finally been dropped. According to E! News, the woman who accused the rapper has withdrawn the subsequent lawsuit against him.
“A thorough investigation did show Nelly was a victim of deceitful allegation devoid of credibility. Credible evidence did show this accuser to be deceptive. We have been in constant communication with the king County authorities and welcomed and appreciated the diligence in which the authorities proceeded leaving no stone unturned. Nelly recognizes the need for women who are victims of sexual assault of any kind to be heard and our existing systems changed. Nelly supports various women’s advocacy groups that deal with sexual assault, and violence against women and is dedicated to raising awareness and furthering the conversation to bring about necessary changes. However, this type of reckless false allegation cannot be tolerated as it is in affront to the real survivors of sexual assault,” his attorney Scott Rosenbulm said in a statement after the charges were dropped.
The King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office declined to file charges against the rapper after the accuser told investigators she did not want to assist in the prosecution or investigation.
“Police responded to and investigated a sexual assault allegation involving Mr. Haynes. However, within days of her initial report to police, the complainant, through her attorney, informed investigators from the Auburn police department that she did not wish to assist in prosecution or investigation of Mr. Haynes. While we have reviewed the existing investigative material, without the assistance of the complainant, this office is unable to proceed or fully assess the merits of the case,” read the statement from the King County Prosecuting Attorney’s office.
Nelly was arrested on the suspicion of rape back in October and accused of violating a woman on a tour bus. The rapper has since then been responding to police calls and summons which according to his attorney taken much of his time causing a major set back in his music career.
