The drama of the AC/DC drummer’s arrest continues with the charge to procure murder dropped from the case.
Rudd was arrested after a raid on his Tauranga home yesterday. Bail was posted and his return to court is set for the 27th November, but will he not be facing the charge to procure murder. The names of those involved (those who were targeted and the alleged hitman) have been confirmed but details cannot be shared for legal reasons.
Although the most serious charge has been dropped, as Rudd’s lawyer commented that it should never have been made in the first place, the drummer still faces up to 7 years in prison if found guilty on the threaten to kill charge and drug offences.
Rudd’s lawyer Paul Mabey commented “I was advised by Crown solicitor Greg Hollister-Jones that he had reviewed the police file and the available evidence to support the charge of attempting to procure murder. He had formed the view that there was insufficient evidence to justify that charge. He has now withdrawn the charge.”
“It should never have been laid. The Crown solicitor’s opinion was not sought”
Mabey also stated the drug offences were “minor”.
“The damage to Mr Rudd is calculable” he adds. “Questions arise to the degree of care taken by those responsible for arresting and charging him. My client suffered unnesassary and extremely damaging publicity as a result of widespread and sensational reporting of a very serious allegation, which on any basis was never justified”
AC/DC offered a statement on the matter last night but no comment was made.
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