Just like his lawyer had been saying in an earlier statement, Nelly is adamant that he is innocent against serious sexual assault allegations floating around today.
As has been reported earlier this morning, the rapper was arrested on a second-degree rape charge early this morning while on tour in Washington. He was booked into jail, but ultimately released without being charged.
And hours later, his lawyer released a very strong statement denying the allegations.
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But now, Nelly himself has chosen to speak out about the situation, too.
Here’s what he had to say this afternoon through his Twitter account (below):
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
Now, police are still investigating the incident to try and determine what took place.
Nelly has ben performing with country group Florida Georgia Line in Washington at the time of his arrest, and he had a show last night before whatever may have allegedly taken place on his tour bus overnight.
We’ll have more information as it becomes available.
[Image via Judy Eddy/WENN.]
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