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Lil Nas X could have his felony police battery case dismissed if he completes a mental health program.
According to Rolling Stone's Nancy Dillon, a judge has accepted a motion from the "Old Town Road" artist to enter a two-year mental health diversion program. Once completed, the charges he faced from the Los Angeles Police Department will be dropped. Following the hearing, Lil Nas X, born Montero Hill, walked out of a courthouse in Van Nuys and told a reporter he feels "thankful." He also gave props to his attorney, Christy O’Connor, who filed the motion on his behalf.
"I feel like she's the best," he said.
"I'm just going through the flow of life," he added.
Lil Nas X was hit with four felony charges, including battery with injury on a police officer and resisting an executive officer, after he stripped naked while walking in the middle of the street in Ventura, Calif., last August. In response to calls from witnesses, police approached the artist and believed he was suffering from a drug overdose. That's when Lil Nas got completely naked and lunged at the officers.
He allegedly injured three of them, but was tased and subdued. The officers who responded to the incident reportedly suffered numerous injuries. One of the cops suffered an injury to their head, and another suffered a back sprain. Another cop alleged the artist hurt his hand. Lil Nas X was taken to a hospital before he was transferred to jail. He was later released on a $75,000 bond.
“All I wanted to say is to my fans, I really love, and I miss you, and I appreciate your support so much, and I can’t wait to be back hugging you guys,” the artist said back in March.