Judge says Lil Nas X police battery charges to be dismissed if he completes treatment program

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.

Lil Nas X, whose real name is Montero Lamar Hill, has been granted entry into a mental health diversion program in California following his arrest in August for allegedly attacking police officers. The charges stem from an incident where Hill was found wandering in Los Angeles wearing only underpants and cowboy boots, leading to concerns about a possible overdose. If Hill completes the program and obeys all laws for the next two years, the charges of attacking a police officer and resisting arrest may be dismissed. Hill, who has been diagnosed with bipolar disorder, pleaded not guilty last year and spent two months in a treatment facility after his arrest. His lawyer stated that his behavior was "aberrant from his normal conduct" and that he is "doing very well" with treatment.