Rex Orange County Sexual Assault Case Dropped: Here's What Happened

Earlier this year, indie rock singer Rex Orange County shocked his loyal and massive fan base when reports of sexual assault emerged online after several women came forward.

Last October, Rex Orange County, formally known as Alex O'Connor, was formally charged with six counts of sexual assault in London. Despite the damning allegation, O'Connor pleaded not guilty to the charges at the Southwark Crown Court, as NME previously reported.

The Sun previously broke the headlines, claiming that O'Connor assaulted the same woman on six very different occasions in the span of two days.

Detailing more of the story, O'Connor was said to have assaulted the victim twice in London's West End, three times at his residence in Notting Hill, and once in a taxi ride.

Supposedly, O'Connor will be facing trial on Jan. 3, 2023. But, in a new development on the case, it seems like Christmas for Rex Orange County has come bearing the ultimate gift of 'em all.

In a recent statement, O'Connor revealed that all charges against him have been dropped.

"The Crown Prosecution Service reviewed the evidence and decided that there is no merit in this case going to trial. I have always denied these allegations and am grateful that the independent evidence has cleared me of any wrongdoing. I have never assaulted anyone, and I do not condone violence or abusive behaviour of any kind," he said in a statement.

Furthermore, O'Connor clarified that he was wrongly accused of touching someone on their leg, neck, back, and bottom, which led to the six charges of sexual assault.

Apparently, the judge ruled out the evidence present, which is the victim's account of the situation. However, it turns out that the CCTV footage obtained by law enforcement contradicted the victim's claims.

"Their partner was also present throughout the evening in question and gave a statement to the police which did not support the allegations against me," O'Connor revealed. "It's been a difficult time for everyone involved, and I'd like to thank the people who have helped me through it as well as my family and loved ones for their continued support."

The Crown Protection Summit confirmed to NME the authenticity of O'Connor's statements, saying that they have "carefully considered" the evidence, and in their evaluation, it "no longer met" their legal test that warrants continuing a prosecution.