Country star John Rich of Big & Rich was charged on May 28 with assault and harassment, E! Online reports. Rich allegedly smacked former Nashville Star contestant Jared Ashley in the face; he has denied the charges. "I trust that the truth will come out through the process of ourAmerican justice system and that I will be completely exonerated at theend of the day," the singer said in a statement.
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“I trust that the truth will come out…”
Oh, if only…
Not surprising at all. He performed solo where I work a couple months ago and was a huge ass to the fans and our staff.
He is a Cheatham Count red neck. What do you expect. Arrogance is his downfall.
I hope whoever is not telling the truth is the one who gets in trouble.
Like John Rich said I trust that the truth will come out.
country music really really sucks.
nah i really think that the charges on john will be dropped, Jarrod is just mad that he cant sing and is trying to make money off of John rich
nah i really think that the charges on john will be dropped, Jarrod is just mad that he cant sing and is trying to make money off of John rich
I believe that john rich recover from his mistakes and as for jared ashley can’t leave the country star alone and just get out of nashville, tn and go to california instand. also big and rich rocks!!