The British musician Rex Orange County, aka Alexander O’Connor, and is widely known for his song “Loving Is Easy,” pleaded not guilty at Southwark Crown Court in London.
On 1 June, the 24-year-old allegedly assaulted the woman twice in London’s West End and then four times the next day, including once in a taxi and on three instances at his home in Notting Hill. The woman is reputedly over the age of 16.
The following day, he allegedly assaulted her in a taxi and then three more times at his home in Notting Hill. His trial is set for Jan. 3.
“Alex is shocked by the allegations, which he denies and looks forward to clearing his name in court,” a publicist for O’Connor said in a statement to BuzzFeed News. “He is unable to make any further comment because of the ongoing proceedings.”
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In July, O’Connor announced on social media that he had to cancel the rest of his tour because of “personal circumstances,” although it’s unclear what those were.
— rex orange county (@rexorangecounty) July 2, 2022
He has been released on unconditional bail until the trial.