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Conor Oberst Responds to Rape Accuser's Recant and Apology

07/17/2014
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(Radio.com) Conor Oberst has responded to his former sexual abuse accuser, who rescinded her statements earlier this week. In a statement provided by his publicist, the Bright Eyes frontman noted that he had accepted the apology of Joanie Faircloth, who now goes by Joan Harris.

"I have accepted Joanie Faircloth's apology and retraction to clear my name," Oberst said in the statement. "This has been extremely difficult and stressful for me personally and for those I love. I'm appreciative of the family, friends, fans, and business partners who supported me throughout this and look forward to happier times as we all move forward with our lives."

Faircloth sent an apology to Oberst's camp earlier this week. She had accused the singer last year of raping her when she was 16 years old. Read her statement here.

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