Judge says Lil Nas X police battery charges to be dismissed if he completes treatment program
Judge says Lil Nas X police battery charges to be dismissed if he completes treatment program
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Lil Nas X has been granted entry into a mental health diversion program that could lead to the dismissal of felony charges stemming from an August incident in Los Angeles. The charges relate to allegations that he attacked police officers responding to reports of him walking naked in the San Fernando Valley. A judge ruled that the incident was linked to his bipolar disorder diagnosis. If the rapper and singer adheres to the two-year program, which includes obeying all laws, refraining from possessing firearms, and avoiding threats of violence, the four felony counts will be dropped. Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to the charges, which include battery with injury on a police officer and resisting an executive officer. He has expressed gratitude for the opportunity and acknowledged the situation could have been worse.
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AI-ExtractedLil Nas X said he is “thankful – just very thankful” and that it “could have been much worse”.
Authorities allege that the 26-year-old was walking naked down a street in LA’s San Fernando Valley in August.
The court found the incident was a result of his since-diagnosed bipolar disorder.
If Lil Nas X sticks to his treatment program and obeys all laws for two years, his four felony counts will be dismissed.
A judge allowed Lil Nas X to enter a mental health diversion program to dismiss charges of attacking Los Angeles police officers.
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