Charges against Bailey Zimmerman have been dropped in connection with a May incident at Sandia Resort & Casino in Albuquerque, New Mexico, his attorney confirmed to Rolling Stone on Wednesday.
His attorney stated that the charges were dropped after Zimmerman “took immediate responsibility for his mistake,” adding, “We are grateful to the Pueblo of Sandia and the District Attorney’s Office for this just and swift resolution.”
Zimmerman had been facing a fourth-degree felony charge for criminal damage to property over $1,000 and a misdemeanor charge for falsely obtaining services, following allegations that he caused more than $16,000 in damage to a hotel room, including a hole in a wall and a broken telephone.
Earlier Wednesday, Zimmerman issued a public apology through his attorney to the Pueblo of Sandia and his fans. “I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino. I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful,” he said. “I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected.”