Lil Nas X Pleads Not Guilty to Felony Battery Charges in Los Angeles
Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to felony battery charges in Los Angeles after being accused of assaulting police while naked. He was released on $75,000 bail.
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Overview
- Lil Nas X was arrested in Los Angeles on felony battery charges, accused of attacking police while walking naked on Ventura Boulevard, leading to his hospitalization.
- Police suspected a possible overdose, and he was subsequently booked for obstructing an officer and assaulting police in Studio City, with at least three officers injured.
- During his arraignment in a Los Angeles court on August 25, Lil Nas X formally pleaded not guilty to all felony battery charges related to the alleged assault.
- The charges against him include battery and resisting an executive officer, stemming from the incident where he allegedly assaulted multiple police officers.
- Following his not guilty plea, Lil Nas X was released on $75,000 bail, and is now awaiting further legal proceedings in the ongoing case.
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Analysis
Center-leaning sources cover the story neutrally, presenting factual information from various perspectives without overt editorial framing. They focus on reporting the events of Lil Nas X's arrest, his legal charges, and his public statements, maintaining an objective tone throughout the coverage.
"The rapper has pleaded not guilty to four felony charges accusing him of injuring officers when he was found naked on Ventura Boulevard."
NBC News"Lil Nas X has pleaded not guilty to injuring a police officer and resisting arrest after he was detained last week while wandering the streets of Los Angeles in his underwear."
BBC News"Lil Nas X is facing four felony charges following his arrest last week in Los Angeles, officials said."
USA TODAY"Lil Nas X, who was arrested last week after he was spotted wandering naked on Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, was charged Monday with four felony counts."
Deadline"Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty on Monday to three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting arrest after he was arrested last week on Ventura Boulevard in Studio City."
CBS News"Lil Nas X is being charged with four felonies after allegedly injuring officers when he was found naked on Ventura Boulevard last week."
NBC News"Lil Nas X was charged Monday with four felonies after police say he charged at them when they confronted him for walking naked down a Los Angeles street last week."
Associated Press"Four felony charges have been filed against rapper Lil Nas X following his arrest in Los Angeles on Aug. 21."
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FAQ
Lil Nas X has been charged with four felonies: three counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer.
He was accused of walking naked on Ventura Boulevard in Los Angeles and allegedly charged at police officers, resulting in injuries to at least three officers and his hospitalization. Police also suspected a possible overdose.
Lil Nas X pleaded not guilty to all felony battery charges during his arraignment and was released on $75,000 bail, awaiting further legal proceedings.
Lil Nas X's next court date is set for September 15, 2025, in Van Nuys.
Yes, he addressed the incident on social media, describing the experience as "terrifying" and assuring fans that he will be alright.
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