Rapper Nelly arrested after woman accuses him of rape, later released
He will appear before a judge ‘at some point’, said a local police officer.
Rapper Nelly was arrested by Washington Police on Saturday after a woman accused him of raping her on his tour bus in a town near Seattle, AP reported. He was later released from jail without any charges, pending investigation, he said on Twitter.
The three-time Grammy Award winner, whose real name is Cornell Iral Haynes, Jr, will appear before a judge “at some point”, a local police official was quoted as saying.
Though Nelly’s attorney initially said he would perform in Ridgefield, Washington, on Saturday night as scheduled, his performance at the concert was later cancelled.
The attorney has claimed it was a “completely fabricated allegation”. “Our initial investigation clearly establishes this allegation is devoid of credibility and is motivated by greed and vindictiveness,” the attorney, Scott Rosenblum, told AP.
Nelly will not be performing tonight.
— Sunlight Supp Amp (@SunlightSupAmp) 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
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
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
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