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Nelly Under Investigation For New Sexual Assault Allegation

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Another woman has accused rapper Nelly of sexual assault. This alleged sexual assault took place in England at Cliffs Pavilion in Essex. According to TMZ, the accuser said when she took a picture with the “Hot in Herre” rapper he held her tightly. She said he first invited her to his dressing room and then to a more private room. When she entered the room he began masturbating and tried to take her top off. He then tried to force her into oral sex and she got up and ran as he called her a “c***.”

The new accusation comes months after the rapper was accused of sexual assault by other women.  Scott Rosenblum, Nelly’s attorney, issued a statement to TMZ,”These allegations arose after Ms. Green amended her suit for money to include a reference to these claims. The fact that the police are investigating these claims is not new information and Nelly welcomes a thorough investigation. Nelly is confident that once investigated, these claims will be determined to be disingenuous.”

The accuser said she didn’t report the assault to the police immediately because she feared she would not be believed. This incident is now under investigation by Essex police.

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