Lil Nas X Seeks Diversion Program in Battery Case

0:00Hey, it's Cory with Entertainment and Celebrity News today, your daily pop culture update. Lil Nas X is pushing for a diversion program to resolve his felony battery case, stemming from an arrest last August. The 26-year-old rapper faces three counts of battery on a police officer and one count of resisting an executive officer after an incident in. Los Angeles? He pleaded not guilty and posted $75,000 in bail. His lawyer recently asked a judge for a short delay to file paperwork for the diversion during a court hearing in Van Nies. The judge set the next appearance for April 6th. This comes after Lil Nas X completed inpatient treatment and missed an earlier date. Fans have shown strong support and the singer shared a heartfelt message outside the courthouse. He told reporters he loves and misses them, can't wait to hug them again and wish everyone a good day. His team has stayed quiet on further details. Earlier, his attorney described the event as a one-off aberration with no drubs involved.

1:02After treatment, another lawyer said he's doing amazing and they're confident in a positive outcome. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison, but diversion could let him avoid that by completing requirements like narcotics anonymous. Meetings. The case remains ongoing. This story is made possible by our sponsor. Some chase peace. I put my head in it. S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.