Rex Orange County

2022 - 12 - 23

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Rex Orange County: all sexual assault charges dropped (The Guardian)

The 24-year-old musician, born Alexander O'Connor, says the CPS has reviewed the evidence and entered not guilty verdicts to all six charges.

Earlier this year, O’Connor cancelled a series of tour dates in Europe, Australia and New Zealand, citing “unforeseen personal circumstances” that meant he was not “able to continue with touring as planned.” O’Connor rose to fame after self-releasing music on Bandcamp and Soundcloud. He appeared at Southwark crown court in early October and pleaded not guilty to all charges.

Rex Orange County Sexual Assault Charges Dropped (Variety)

All six charges of sexual assault against British singer Rex Orange County have been dismissed after an investigation by the Crown Prosecution Service.

“I have always denied these allegations and am grateful that the independent evidence has cleared me of any wrongdoing. I have never assaulted anyone and I do not condone violence or abusive behaviour of any kind. The only evidence against me was the individual’s account.

Rex Orange County Has Sexual Assault Charges Dismissed (Pitchfork)

The singer-songwriter had denied six allegations of unwanted touching after charges were filed in London this year.

“I have never assaulted anyone and I do not condone violence or abusive behaviour of any kind,” Rex Orange County’s statement reads, in part. In a statement today, he said independent evidence including CCTV footage and a witness account had failed to support the allegations. The British singer-songwriter had denied a woman’s allegations of unwanted touching.

Rex Orange County: Sexual Assault Charges Dropped After ... (Rolling Stone)

Rex Orange County has seen six counts of sexual assault charges against him dropped, sharing a statement clarifying details surrounding the event.

It’s been a difficult time for everyone involved and I’d like to thank the people who have helped me through it as well as my family and loved ones for their continued support.” “I would like to clarify some details around what I was accused of, as I have not been able to address this until now and inaccuracies about the case have circulated,” O’Connor wrote in his statement on Thursday. He is unable to make any further comment because of the ongoing proceedings.”

Rex Orange County: Singer has sexual assault charges dropped ... (BBC News)

The chart-topping British singer-songwriter had been due to stand trial in early January.

Having carefully considered all the evidence, our legal test for a prosecution was no longer met and so we will not be continuing a prosecution. "However, CCTV footage obtained by the police contradicted their version of events. Not guilty verdicts were entered to all the charges.

Sexual assault charges dropped against singer Rex Orange County (1 News)

The 24-year-old musician was charged with six counts of sexual assault in October.

Rex Orange County is 'grateful' after sexual assault case dropped ... (Stuff.co.nz)

The Crown Prosecution Service on Thursday said the evidence in the singer's case "no longer met" its legal test for a prosecution.

"The sad thing is, even though charges were dropped and he was cleared of everything, and has evidence to back it up ... Months after releasing his album Apricot Princess in 2017, the British-born singer rose to fame as a special guest on Tyler, the Creator's album Flower Boy, appearing on the songs Boredom and Foreword. Their partner was also present throughout the evening in question and gave a statement to the police, which did not support the allegations against me. The woman also accused O'Connor of assaulting her in a taxi and three times at his home in Notting Hill the next day. "However, CCTV footage obtained by the police contradicted their version of events. The 24-year-old Best Friend artist, born Alex O'Connor, had been charged with six counts of sexual assault after a woman accused him of attacking her multiple times in London in June.