Nelly released without charges following rape allegation
Nelly was released without charges a few hours after being booked on suspicion of rape following allegations from a woman who claimed that he had assaulted her on his tour bus in Auburn, Wash., his lawyer has confirmed.
The investigation is still pending, despite the rapper not being charged. He is currently on tour with Florida Georgia Line, and although he was scheduled to perform Saturday night in Ridgefield, Wash., he did not make the show.
Nelly was arrested at about 4:37 a.m. on Saturday in a Walmart parking lot.
His attorney, Scott Rosenblum, said the rapper is “the victim of a completely fabricated allegation.”
“Our initial investigation clearly establishes this allegation is devoid of credibility and is motivated by greed and vindictiveness,” Rosenblum said in a statement. “I am confident, once this scurrilous accusation is thoroughly investigated, there will be no charges. Nelly is prepared to address and pursue all legal avenues to redress any damage caused by this clearly false allegation.”
Nelly also tweeted his innocence in the early hours of Sunday morning, writing that he was “beyond shocked” at the allegations. He also apologized to his loved ones for the “embarrassment and putting [himself] in a situation where [he] could be victimized,” and thanked his fans for their “unwavering support,” assuring them that he will be vindicated. “In other words, y’all know damn well I ain’t do no dumb S^*t like this..!!” he finished.
Let me say that I am beyond shocked that I have been targeted with this false allegation. I am completely innocent. I am confident that once the facts are looked at , it will be very clear that I am the victim of a false allegation.
— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017
I do want to apologize to my loved ones for the embarrassment and for putting myself in a situation where I could be victimized by this false and defaming allegation.
— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017
I also want to thank my fans for their unwavering support. They know me. I assure you I will be vindicated. And I assure you, I will pursue every legal option to address this defaming claim. Thank you
— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017
In other words y'all know damm well I ain't do no dumm S^*t like this..!! Love ..!!!!
— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017
To be absolutely clear. I have not been charged with a crime therefore no bail was required. I was released , pending further investigation.
— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017
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