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 reacts to sexual-assault charges dropped (Los Angeles Times)

After sexual-assault charges against him were dropped, 'wrongly accused' musician Rex Orange County said, 'It's been a difficult time for everyone involved.

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. He [pleaded not guilty](https://www.latimes.com/entertainment-arts/music/story/2022-10-10/singer-rex-orange-county-accused-of-sexual-assault) to all the charges when he appeared in court in October, and a provisional trial date was set for Jan. “However, CCTV footage obtained by the police contradicted their version of events. [“Best Friend”](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OqBuXQLR4Y8) 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. He denies the allegations.

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.

British Musician Rex Orange County's Sexual Assault Charges Have ... (BuzzFeed News)

The British musician had been charged with six counts of sexual assault and was set to go on trial Jan. 3.

"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," he wrote. "I have always denied these allegations and am grateful that the independent evidence has cleared me of any wrongdoing," he wrote. But in an Instagram post on Thursday, the musician said the charges had been dismissed. After he was charged, in a statement to BuzzFeed News, a publicist for O'Connor said he was "shocked by the allegations, which he denies and looks forward to clearing his name in court." O'Connor said he had been "wrongly accused of touching someone one evening on their leg, neck, back, and bottom," and that "the only evidence against [him] was the individual's account."