Country singer Chris Young found himself in legal trouble in Nashville. He was arrested on Monday, January 22.
Charges against the 38-year-old include disorderly conduct, resisting arrest and assault on an officer. However, Young’s attorney, Bill Ramsey, vehemently denied these allegations.
The incident reportedly unfolded when TABC officers conducted a compliance check at a bar on Demonbreun Street. Young, who was present at the establishment, allegedly questioned the officers and recorded video of them.
According to court documents obtained by ABC News affiliate WKRN, officers left the bar to continue their compliance check elsewhere. It was at the time of his departure that Young allegedly attempted to stop them from leaving. He allegedly extended his hands to obstruct his exit.
A TABC agent claimed Chris Young then “hit” him on the shoulder and engaged in disruptive behavior. This included yelling and screaming. Following the arrest, Young spent one night in the Nashville Metro Jail and was released on Tuesday, January 23. He will appear in court on February 16.
Surveillance video released by Chris Young’s attorney raises questions about the country star’s arrest Monday night at a popular Nashville bar. https://t.co/U3pK1GNdbq
(Video courtesy of Bill Ramsey) pic.twitter.com/w21AZv8hRS
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Country star Chris Young arrested in Nashville
The legal saga has led Chris Young’s legal representation to call for a reevaluation of the charges. They cite video evidence that they believe exonerates the country singer of any wrongdoing.
Young’s attorney, Ramsey, insisted that Tennessee ABC should acknowledge its mistake. He asks them to rectify the situation by dropping the charges and apologizing.
Ramsey issued a statement to Us Weekly on January 24, expressing his strong objection to the charges. He claimed the incident at a Nashville bar Monday night was unfair. He emphasized that his client should never have been arrested or charged.
“What happened to my client Chris Young in a bar in Nashville on Monday night was wrong. And he should never have been arrested and charged in the first place,” Ramsey stated. “In light of the video evidence, Tennessee ABC must drop the charges and apologize for the physical, emotional and professional harm caused to my client.”
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Source: vcmp.edu.vn