Charlamagne Tha God’s Sexual Assault Case Dismissed Over Statute of Limitations

A sexual assault and battery case against radio personality Charlamagne Tha God has been dismissed due to the statute of limitations. The case, which resurfaced in recent years, dates back to an alleged incident in 2001 when Charlamagne, whose real name is Lenard McKelvey, was initially accused of assault. At the time, he faced charges related to the incident but ultimately pled guilty to a lesser charge of contributing to the delinquency of a minor. He has since maintained his innocence regarding the assault allegation.

The dismissal comes as a result of legal limitations on prosecuting cases from decades prior. South Carolina law, where the incident allegedly took place, has strict guidelines on how long after an event charges can be filed. Once this time period has elapsed, it becomes legally challenging to pursue such cases in court, which led to the recent ruling in Charlamagne’s favor.

While Charlamagne has addressed the situation publicly on several occasions, expressing regret for any actions that may have been misinterpreted, he has also strongly denied the specific allegations of assault. The dismissal of the case due to the statute of limitations has stirred mixed responses among the public, with some expressing frustration over the legal time limits on such cases and others noting the importance of due process.

This case highlights ongoing discussions about the statute of limitations in sexual assault cases, with advocates calling for reform that allows victims more time to come forward, especially given the challenges survivors often face in reporting such incidents. For Charlamagne, the ruling closes a long-standing legal chapter, though public discourse around the case and the broader issue of prosecuting older allegations continues.