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If convicted as charged, the defendant faces up to five years in state prison

VAN NUYS, CA – Felony charges were filed today against Montero Hill, also known as rap artist Lil Nas X, for allegedly assaulting police officers who responded to an incident in Studio City last week.

“Attacking police officers is more than just a crime against those individuals but a direct threat to public safety,” Los Angeles County District Attorney Nathan J. Hochman said. “Anyone who assaults law enforcement will face serious consequences, no matter who they are or how famous they may be.”

Montero Hill (dob 4/9/99) of Van Nuys is charged in case 25VWCF01389 with three felony counts of battery with injury on a police officer and one felony count of resisting an executive officer.

He pleaded not guilty during his arraignment today in Department 100 of the Van Nuys Courthouse. His preliminary hearing setting is scheduled for Sept. 15 in Department 112 of the same courthouse. Hill is being held on $75,000 bail.

On Aug. 21, at around 5:40 a.m., Hill was allegedly strolling naked along Ventura Avenue in Studio City when police were called to the scene. Upon arrival, he is accused of assaulting the responding officers trying to take him into custody, injuring at least three of them.

If convicted as charged, Hill faces up to five years in state prison.

The case is being prosecuted by the Van Nuys Branch of the District Attorney’s Office and was investigated by the Los Angeles Police Department, North Hollywood Division.

The charges filed in this case are allegations. The defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.