Country music star Chris Young has been cleared of all charges in his Tennessee criminal case, as the district attorney has decided to dismiss the charges against him. The charges included disorderly conduct, resisting arrest, and assault on an officer offensive contact, stemming from an alleged altercation with an agent from the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission at a Nashville bar.
Key Takeaway
Country singer Chris Young has been cleared of all charges in his Tennessee criminal case, as the district attorney decided to dismiss the charges against him after reviewing the evidence.
Charges Dropped
Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk announced the decision to drop the charges, stating, “After a review of all the evidence in this case, the Office of the District Attorney has determined that these charges will be dismissed.” The specific reason for the dismissal was not provided by the DA.
Video Evidence
Video footage that surfaced online showed that Young was not significantly involved in the alleged incident, leading to questions about the validity of the charges against him. The videos appeared to contradict the initial allegations made by the Nashville Police Department.
Alleged Incident
The initial accusations against Young involved him recording the TABC agents at a Nashville bar and then allegedly following them to another establishment and impeding their exit. He was also accused of pushing one of the agents before being taken into custody.
Legal Resolution
With the district attorney’s decision to dismiss the charges, Chris Young can now move forward without the legal burden that has been lifted from him. His attorney, Bill Ramsey, expressed gratitude for the decision, stating, “Mr. Young and I are gratified with the DA’s decision clearing him of the charges and any wrong-doing.”
