Barenaked Ladies frontman's drug charges reduced
Pic: PA Photos
Steven Page was accused of cocaine possession
Barenaked Ladies' frontman Steven Page had his drug charges reduced from felony to misdemeanour charges in a New York court yesterday (October 28).
The lead singer and guitarist, 38, was arrested last July and charged with cocaine possession when visiting his girlfriend Christine Benedicto at her apartment in Fayetteville, New York.
In addition to reducing the charges, the Fayetteville Village Court issued adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, which means the charges will be dismissed if he stays out of trouble for six months, reports the Associated Press.
"I'm grateful...for this opportunity to further prove myself as a productive and law-abiding member of society," Page said in court. "I look forward to the next six months as a period of healing and growth."
Page's arrest came at a time when Barenaked Ladies were promoting a new children's album.
--By our Los Angeles staff.
Find out more about NME.
To receive the latest news updates every week – plus free MP3s, videos and more – sign up to the NME Newsletter.
The lead singer and guitarist, 38, was arrested last July and charged with cocaine possession when visiting his girlfriend Christine Benedicto at her apartment in Fayetteville, New York.
In addition to reducing the charges, the Fayetteville Village Court issued adjournment in contemplation of dismissal, which means the charges will be dismissed if he stays out of trouble for six months, reports the Associated Press.
"I'm grateful...for this opportunity to further prove myself as a productive and law-abiding member of society," Page said in court. "I look forward to the next six months as a period of healing and growth."
Page's arrest came at a time when Barenaked Ladies were promoting a new children's album.
--By our Los Angeles staff.
Find out more about NME.
To receive the latest news updates every week – plus free MP3s, videos and more – sign up to the NME Newsletter.
Michael Jackson Tribute Special + 24-Page Glastonbury 2009 Review, On Sale Now
Subscribe here or get this week's issue delivered to your door
Barenaked Ladies singer quits band
Maroon
Comments (1)
Add a comment
baronsaladback
Oct 30, 2008
Add your comment
Please sign in to add your comments or register to have your say.