“Big & Rich” country star John Rich turned himself into Nashville police to face charges that were filed by “Nashville Star” contestant Jared Ashley during the fourth season of the show.

John, who has been released from police custody, faces charges of misdemeanor assault and misdemeanor charge of harassment because he reportedly smacked Jared in the face. “I trust that the truth will come out through the process of our American justice system and that I will be completely exonerated at the end of the day,” John said in a statement.

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