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All Charges Against Decapitated Dismissed "Without Prejudice"
The Polish death metal band were arrested on September 9 on charges of kidnapping and rape.
Decapitated were arrested on September 9 in Santa Ana, California, after it was alleged that they kidnapped and raped a woman in Spokane, Washington after a show on August 31. The band have completely denied these claims and now all charges against them have been dropped, "citing the well-being of the alleged victim".
The band released the following statement:
All charges against Decapitated have formally been dropped. Arrested September 8 in Santa Ana whilst on tour, the members of the band were jailed until December where they were released on their own recognizance.
New evidence arose that helped show that the band was innocent. While a trial would have given the band the opportunity to have all this evidence heard, the band welcome the decision and are excited to return back to their homes in Poland.
The members of Decapitated – Wacław, Rafal, Michał and Hubert – send a sincere and heartfelt thanks to all who supported them during this difficult time, including fans, friends, and family.
The band are now headed back to Poland.