Lil Nas X's Felony Case Dismissed, Focuses on Mental Health

0:00It's April 6th. Welcome in. This is Entertainment and celebrity news today, where the headlines shine, powered by AI. Lil Nas X just got a big break in his felony police battery case, putting it on track for dismissal. A judge ruled Monday to let the Grammy winner enter a mental health diversion program tied to his bipolar diagnosis. If he sticks to the treatment plan and stays out of trouble for two years, the charges drop completely. The program bans him from weapons or any threats of violence during that time. Judge Alan Schneider called the August the rest an outlier from his usual behavior, saying treatment makes him and society better off. He noted Lil Nas X seems to be doing well now. Back in Studio City, Los Angeles, around 6 a.m. last August, the 26-year-old rapper was arrested after walking in the street nude and charging it officers. He faced three counts of battery on police and one for resisting an executive officer, pleading not guilty to all.

1:01His lawyer told the court he checked into treatment in Arizona right after, spending nearly two months inpatient with great results. Now he's on weekly therapy and psychiatrists visits every three months, calling the incident humiliating but committing fully to recovery. They set a progress check for July 29th. No need for him to show up in person. Looks like positive steps ahead for the Atlanta star, as he focuses on health.