‘Big & Rich’ Star John Rich Cleared of Assault Charges

November 22, 2009
By Kellie

 47th Annual ASCAP Country Music Awards

A Nashville, Tennessee judge has dismissed assault and harassment charges against country singer John Rich.

In May the Big & Rich star surrendered to Nashville police to face charges that resulted from an alleged altercation in March with red Ashley, a former competitor on U.S. reality TV show Nashville Star.

Ashley filed a lawsuit claiming that Rich punched him in the face. Rich countersued, seeking compensation for defamation.

Rich turned down a settlement offer of $2.9 million, maintaining his innocence.

A Nashville judge found Rich innocent of all charges after several witnesses testified that Rich never hit Ashley.

Civil cases against each other continue.

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