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‘Can't trust no one': Fans shocked as singer Rex Orange County accused of 6 counts of sexual assault

Alexander O'Connor allegedly assaulted the woman twice in London's West End and then 4 times the next day, including once in a cab and 3 times at his home in Notting Hill

SOUTHWARK, LONDON: Singer-songwriter Rex Orange County has been charged with six counts of sexual assault. The 24-year-old, whose legal name is Alexander O’Connor, allegedly assaulted a woman twice on June 1, “four additional times the next day, once in a taxi and three other times in his Notting Hill home,” the Sun has reported. However, this has left fans in shock with one saying, "Can't trust no one these days."

On Monday, October 10, O’Connor, who shot to fame as Rex Orange County after being featured on Tyler, the Creator‘s 2017 album 'Flower Boy,' denied all counts of sexual assault during an appearance at Southwark Crown Court in London, as per the Sun. On the other hand, a representative for the singer said in a statement posted by The Guardian, "Alex is shocked by the allegations, which he denies, and looks forward to clearing his name in court. He is unable to make any further comment because of the ongoing proceedings.” As of now, O’Connor has been released on unconditional bail and a provisional trial date has been set for 3 January 2023.

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Following the allegations coming to attention, fans were left baffled and couldn't believe the news. One wrote, "REX ORANGE COUNTY DID WHAT?? sexual assault for 6 counts??? Whuttttt??," while other said, "rex orange county charged with sexual assault is not the news i would ever expected from him." One more commented by saying, "Rex Orange County getting charged for 6 counts of sexual assault has to be the most craziest news I’ve heard all 2022." One person said, "Did like anyone READ that Rex Orange County article, like seriously? It says June 1st of this year ? When he was in America? How could he assault this woman six times and not even be in his country? Like seriously? Like I’ve read a couple articles atp I’m lost." On the other hand, one of many pointed out how one cannot trust anyone. The user wrote, "Rex Orange County, one of my favorite artists was charged with counts of sexual assault. Can't trust no one these days." "noooooo, bro gd it bruh, why these musicians always be lettin us down man," expressed another individual."

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