Rex Orange County was charged with sexual assault in the U.K. three months after the singer canceled his tour — all the details
Musician Rex Orange County has been charged with six counts of sexual assault.
In October 2022, the U.K. artist, whose real name is Alex O’Connor, appeared in court to plead not guilty to the accusations. According to The Sun, in June 2021, the “Loving Is Easy” singer allegedly assaulted a woman in London’s West End twice in one day as well as in a taxi the following day. O’Connor is also accused of assaulting the woman three additional times later that month at his Notting Hill home.
O’Connor, for his part, denied the claims. “Alex is shocked by the allegations, which he denies, and looks forward to clearing his name in court,” his rep tells Us Weekly. “He is unable to make any further comment because of the ongoing proceedings.”
The songwriter’s legal issues came three months after he revealed that he would be hitting pause on his tour.
