Lil Nas X assault case to be dismissed if he completes mental health programme
The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".
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""I'm thankful. Just very thankful.""
— Montero Lamar Hill , Celebrity
""His behaviour when he was arrested was 'aberrant from his normal conduct'.""
— Alan Schneider , Other
""For a 26-year-old to have to deal with what he's dealing with - to be a breadwinner for a lot of people... that can weigh heavily on your heart.""
— Robert Stafford , Other
Key People
Alan Schneider is the judge presiding over the case of Lil Nas X.
Christy O'Connor is the defense lawyer for Lil Nas X.
Montero Lamar Hill, known as Lil Nas X, is a Grammy-winning rapper and musician.
Robert Stafford is the father of rapper Lil Nas X.
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The judge said the musician's behaviour when he was arrested in LA last year was "aberrant from his normal conduct".
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