Lil Nas X Seeks Diversion Program in Felony Police Battery Case

In August of last year, Lil Nas X was arrested and hospitalized after acting erratically in Los Angeles and allegedly injuring cops who approached him. He spent the weekend in jail and was later released on bail, ordered to attend an outpatient drug rehabilitation program. He was charged with four felonies and pled not guilty to three counts of battery of a police officer and one count of resisting an officer. Today, he appeared in court.

The rapper's lawyer, Christy O'Connor, requested a short delay to file a motion seeking to transfer his felony police battery case into an unspecified diversion program. She mentioned she was awaiting an "expert report" but did not specify the program type.

Outside the courthouse, Lil Nas X addressed reporters, stating, "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," blowing a kiss. "You guys, have a good day."

Shortly after his court appearance, he encountered a busker playing Radiohead's "Lucky" on an acoustic guitar and gave him $100.

Lil Nas X also had a hearing in mid-September, where his lawyers stated he was "in treatment" at an out-of-state facility. "You heard the 'treatment' word. We're doing what is best for Montero from a personal standpoint and a professional standpoint, but most importantly, for his well-being,” his lawyer Drew Findling said after that hearing. "He is surrounded by an amazing family, an amazing team of people that care about him and love him. And we're just addressing those issues. It's really as simple as that. He's had a great life, and he'll continue to have a great life. This is a bump that he’s going to get over."

Lil Nas X Seeks Diversion Program in Felony Police Battery Case

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