Rapper, Cornell Iral Haynes more popularly known as Nelly who was arrested on Saturday morning on rape charges in Aurbun, Washington, has been release
Rapper, Cornell Iral Haynes more popularly known as Nelly who was arrested on Saturday morning on rape charges in Aurbun, Washington, has been released without being charged. The 42 year old Grammy winner was arrested at about 4:37 a.m. in his tour bus at a Walmart on suspicion of second-degree rape, indicating force was used or the victim was incapable of consent due to being physically helpless, mentally incapacitated or developmentally disabled.
In an email shortly after his release, his attorney Scott Rosenblum said “Nelly is the victim of a completely fabricated allegation. Our initial investigation clearly establishes this allegation is devoid of credibility and is motivated by greed and vindictiveness. I am confident, once this scurrilous accusation is thoroughly investigated, there will be no charges. Nelly is prepared to address and pursue all legal avenues to redress any damage caused by this clearly false allegation.”
Shortly after his release, the rapper took to his twitter to address the rape issue.
Anytime you feel like the whole world is against you you need to scratch that shit its really you against the whole world because the whole world don't know you exist
— 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
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
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
In other words y'all know damm well I ain't do no dumm S^*t like this..!! Love ..!!!!
— Nelly_Mo (@Nelly_Mo) October 7, 2017