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Singer Rex Orange County has been accused of sexually assaulting a lady six instances!
In line with The Solar on Monday, the 24-year-old allegedly assaulted the unnamed lady a number of instances on separate events in London. He has been accused of assaulting her twice within the West Finish on June 1 and 4 further instances the following day, as soon as in a taxi and thrice at his house in Notting Hill. The girl’s age is being saved personal, save the very fact she is reportedly over 16 years previous. We assume that info is being given out for authorized causes, however boy does it make the whole lot sound extra improper…
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The English musician appeared on the Southwark Crown Court docket in London on Monday to disclaim the allegations. After pleading not responsible to all six costs, he was launched from police custody on unconditional bail — usually given to folks the court docket doesn’t imagine are a flight danger or hazard to society. A provisional trial date was set for January 3, 2023.
In gentle of those surprising allegations, Rex Orange County, born Alexander O’Connor, shared through a consultant who spoke with Selection following his court docket look:
“Alex is shocked by the allegations, which he denies, and appears ahead to clearing his title in court docket. He’s unable to make any additional remark due to the continuing proceedings.”
The songwriter has but to deal with the allegations publicly himself, and it doesn’t sound like he’ll anytime quickly.
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Innerestingly, in July, the performer introduced he was canceling his tour dates in Australia, New Zealand, and Europe due to “unexpected private circumstances” that meant he was “having to spend a while at house this 12 months” and would “not have the ability to proceed with touring as deliberate.” He added:
“That is the very last thing I wish to do. I like touring and I’m so sorry to be letting anybody down. I stay up for getting again to it as quickly as I can.”
Guess we now have a greater thought of these circumstances now.
Hmm.
This publish got here only one month after the alleged assault befell. Yeesh, not one of the best look, all issues thought-about.
The pop star rose to fame in 2017 with hits Finest Buddy and Loving Is Straightforward. The identical 12 months, he was featured on two tracks as a part of Tyler, the Creator’s Grammy-nominated album Flower Boy. His newest album, Who Cares?, got here out in March. He attended the celebrated BRIT College, which incorporates Adele, Amy Winehouse, Leona Lewis, and Tom Holland as alumni. We’ll have to attend and see how this authorized matter performs out for the singer. Ideas?
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