Lawyers for country music artist Chris Young have filed a lawsuit against him after newly released surveillance video provided by WKRN News 2 appears to show new aspects of the alleged fight that led to his arrest. They are requesting that the charges be dropped.
According to TMZ, Young was charged with assault on a police officer, resisting arrest, and disorderly conduct after an alleged altercation with a member of the Tennessee Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC) at a bar on January 22nd. It was done. TABC said in an arrest affidavit that Young blocked agents from leaving the venue and became physically aggressive, but the new video was posted. WKRN News 2 It seemed to indicate a completely different sequence of events. A new video angle showed an agent pushing Young, but there was no clear evidence Young was the aggressor.
Video provided by WKRN News 2 showed Young appearing to extend his arm toward the agent. The agent then appeared to push Young, sending him flying backwards and slamming him to the ground, taking down a bar stool and other objects in the process. Young then appeared to stand up and raise his hands in the air in a surrender motion. He was then handcuffed and taken into police custody, according to WKRN News 2.
Young's attorney, Bill Ramsey, issued a statement. fox news digital After the video footage was released.
“What happened to my client Chris Young at a bar in Nashville on Monday night was wrong and he should never have been arrested and charged in the first place,” he was quoted as saying. “In light of the video evidence, ABC of Tennessee needs to drop the charges and apologize for the physical, emotional, and professional harm it caused my client.”
LAS VEGAS, NV – MARCH 7: Chris Young performs on stage at the 57th Academy of Country Music Awards held at Allegiant Stadium on March 7, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Rich Fury/Getty Images for ACM)
“This matter is pending in Davidson County General Court and we are unable to comment further at this time,” a TABC spokesperson told FOX News Digital.
Alcoholic Beverage Commission officials reportedly claimed in an affidavit that they entered the tin-roofed bar around 8:30 p.m. for an inspection. The affidavit alleges Young began recording while asking a series of questions, according to FOX News Digital.
Agents reportedly said in the affidavit that they moved to the Dawg House bar next door. They allege in an affidavit that Young blocked the exit and punched the officer, which also involved bar patrons, according to the newspaper. They reportedly claimed they had to be restrained in restraints as Young's associates allegedly became confrontational, according to the affidavit. (Related: 'We'll break up in 20 minutes': Famous artist reportedly arrested and charged with resisting police)
It is unclear whether TABC will drop the charges based on new evidence emerging in the case.
The story continues to develop.
