Charges have been dropped against Bailey Zimmerman after he was accused of trashing a hotel room in New Mexico, causing $16,000 worth of property damage. One of those was a felony charge for criminal damage to property.
According to local Albuquerque outlet KRQE, the Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office dismissed the charges because “full restitution” was made for the damages.
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The singer’s lawyer also shared a statement with KRQE, saying, “Charges were dropped after Bailey took immediate responsibility for his mistake. We are grateful to the Pueblo of Sandia and the District Attorney’s Office for this just and swift resolution.”
Why Was Bailey Zimmerman Charged With Felony Property Damage?
Zimmerman was facing a felony charge for criminal damage to property and a misdemeanor charge for falsely obtaining services.
Both charges were filed in connection with a May 27 incident, when the singer was scheduled to play a show at Albuquerque’s Sandia Resort and Casino. He ultimately canceled that show, saying at the time that he was feeling unwell.
Legal documents claimed that Zimmerman appeared drunk before the show, that he was angry and confrontational at soundcheck, and that he was ultimately kicked out of the hotel where he was staying.
After he left, the hotel alleges that the room where he was staying had been trashed, with the value of the damage assessed at around $16,000. Documents also claim that the singer charged $400 worth of alcohol to his room, but never paid for it.
Per TMZ, Bernalillo County prosecutors filed criminal charges to obtain an arrest warrant for Zimmerman on June 18.
What Did Bailey Zimmerman Say About His Charges?
Zimmerman issued an apology to the Pueblo of Sandia, Sandia Resort & Casino and his fans in a statement via his lawyer on Tuesday (June 23.)
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“I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful. I am deeply sorry for my actions that transpired,” Zimmerman’s statement reads in part.
“I am taking this legal matter seriously,” it continues. “I am committed to doing the work necessary to learn and grow. Thank you to my fans for holding me accountable and for understanding that I am human. I do not take your support for granted.”
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