John Rich Assault Charges Dismissed

Posted by Sarah Norton on 11/23/2009
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Harassment and assault charges against Country star John Rich were dismissed Friday.

The Country singer took the stand in a Nashville courtroom to testify against allegations made by former “Nashville Star” contestant Jared Ashley, who claimed Rich threatened and harassed him over the past year and punched him at The Spot, the singer-songwriter’s private club, according to Nashville’s WSMV.

John Rich and several other witnesses testified before Judge John Aaron Holt he didn't assault Jared, but he did admit to pushing him.

"In one motion, I took his drink out of his hand and pushed him back out of my space," Rich testified.

The Country singer has said he took the case to court after Ashley demanded $3 million to drop the charges. The two are still apparently involved in civil suits against each other.