HUNTSVILLE, Ala. (AP) — A child abuse events against the drummer for events-winning rock band music” target=”_blank”>Alabama Shakes<, judge on Thursday dismissed the charge against Steven William Johnson, 36. Johnson had been arrested in March after being indicted on charges of abuse of a child.
“Steve Johnson maintained his innocence the entire time. He had to wait for his day in court like so many people do. Thankfully, these charges have been dismissed,” his attorney Nick Lough told The Associated Press.
ALABAMA SHAKES DRUMMER STEVEN JOHNSON DENIES CHILD ABUSE ALLEGATIONS AFTER ARREST
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Child abuse charges against Steve Johnson of Alabama Shakes have been dismissed. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)
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The drummer had been arrested in March after being indicted on charges of abuse of a child. (Photo by Chelsea Lauren/Getty Images)
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Alabama Shakes musicians (left to right) Heath Fogg, Brittany Howard, Steve Johnson and Zac Cockrell. (Photo by Frederick M. Brown/Getty Images)
The March indictment listed no particulars about the allegation beyond the criminal statute definition of child abuse. The charges related to a “spanking incident,” according to his attorney.
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“It was a spanking incident and nothing more, and it resulted in a criminal indictment. The charge of child abuse has been dismissed,” Lough said.
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The Athens, Alabama-based band has won four Grammy Awards, including a 2017 award for “Best American Roots Performance” and a 2015 award for “Best Alternative Music Album.” The band took a hiatus in 2018, when lead singer Brittany Howard decided to focus on her solo project.
