Here are arrest affidavits taken out against John Rich

by Brad on May.29, 2009, under Country music

Metro Police released affidavits in connection with three charges against country singer John Rich, taken out by former Nashville Star contestant Jared Ashley. Quite colorful:

STATE OF TENNESSEE, COUNTY OF DAVIDSON
AFFIDAVIT
ASSAULT
T.C.A. 39-13-101

On 06/05/08 the victim Ashley was performing on stage at Legend’s Corner Bar in Nashville, Tennessee. The defendant Rich was standing in the audience. Near the end of his show the defendant Rich walked on stage. He put his arm around victim Ashley and stated in his ear he ought to ‘take him (Jared Ashley) into the alley and kick his ass.’

Defendant Rich then squeezed victim Ashley’s neck and jerked it forward several times. Defendant Rich was asked to leave the stage after the assault.

Prosecutor: Jared Ashley

Nashville, Tennessee 37203

STATE OF TENNESSEE, COUNTY OF DAVIDSON
AFFIDAVIT

ASSAULT
T.C.A. 39-13-101

On 03/13/09 the victim Jared Ashley was visiting a private nightclub/bar named ‘The Spot’ located in Nashville, TN. The owner of said bar, defendant John Rich, got into a discussion with victim Ashley. Defendant Rich escalated the discussion into an argument.

Without being provoked defendant Rich then struck victim Ashley in the jaw with his fist.
Defendant Rich’s personal security, witness Brandon Glasgow escorted victim from said club.

Prosecutor: Jared Ashley

Nashville, Tennessee 37209

STATE OF TENNESSEE, COUNTY OF DAVIDSON
AFFIDAVIT

HARASSMENT
T.C.A. 39-17-308 (a)(1)

On 03/13/09 at approximately 0600 hours, victim Jared Ashley received a lengthy phone call message from defendant John Rich. In the message defendant Rich claims he will ‘knock the shit out of him (Mr. Ashley).’

This message came several hours after defendant Rich physically assaulted victim Ashley.

Prosecutor: Jared Ashley

Nashville, Tennessee 37209

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7 Comments for this entry

  • Bill

    HAHA what a joke this man is hitting a woman. i hope the police does this to this sorry SOB http://tinyurl.com/67klhj

  • glory2001

    I am not sure what”Bill” is talking about , hitting a woman, unless he is calling Jared Ashley a woman. Greedy but I do not think he is a woman.

  • Amaris

    Well I love John Rich and I hope all works out for him. Don’t loose faith daddy you’ll be alright

  • JEAN DAY

    Sorry JARED but you’re sounding a little like a whiny-ass. BooHoo, John Rich might hurt me. Such crap. I’d say this country has too many wannabe artists and perhaps a few too many lawyers. Thank God there are a few MEN left, John Rich being one of the best.

  • sngwriter05

    I’d say it’s about damn time someone stood up to John Rich…..I have to applaud Jared. Karma’s a bitch John, sucks you’re getting yours now.

  • sherry

    He definitely hasn’t settled down has he? His drinking and violent behavior is worse than ever. Looks like his life has been all downhill since the wedding.

    Maybe his wife should try getting him sober before he ends up broke and in prison. If she cares…. His own personal June Carter, my ass. June would have straightened him out or left him long ago. This woman is watching him crash and burn. What a waste.

  • hoss247

    Hey Bill, Jarod is a guy. And sounds to me like he deserved to get the shit kicked out of him. It terribly sad what this SOB is doing to him and its rediculous that the law is even involved. Hopefully John will pull through

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