Country Singer Billy Currington Charged with Elder Abuse

After a bizarre account from a 70-year-old man was related to law enforcement, Billy Currington was charged with making terroristic threats and abuse of an elderly person on Wednesday (April 24).

The story begins on April 15th when Charles Harvey Ferrelle asserts that he was giving two passengers a boat tour off of Georgia's Tybee Island when the country star began yelling at them from his property.

Upon returning to his dock, Ferrelle saw the 39-year-old singer in his own boat, which he deboarded and approached the elderly man's dock. According to the report, "the verbal abuse started again along with threats that he was going to f--k Mr Ferrelle up."

The next day, he left a message with the Savannah-Chatham Metro Police claiming he "feared for his life," and "If I hadn't gotten into my slip fast enough I believe he would have run me over."

A day after the charter captain called the police, Billy tweeted, "harrassing artists often at their home by boat should be illegal. thas all i know."

Subsequently, a grand jury indicted Currington and a bench warrant was issued for his arrest. On Wednesday, Billy tweeted, "hey guys, I wanted to thank everyone for the huge amount of support that I have received already. Unfortunately, I can't comment on this situation as this is an ongoing legal matter. It means a lot to me to have your support during this time."

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