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Just in time for the new year, Augustus Ash has been acquitted of all charges.
It brings an end to what many have called the celebrity trial of the century.
For the past months, the older half of pop phenomenon Admirer has been on trial for statutory rape and aggravated assault.
Today, jurors found him not guilty.
In a post celebrating the news, Augustus Ash called it .
“triumph for love and justice”
and thanked the fans who have stood by him throughout the ordeal.
He was photographed leaving the courthouse with Heather Erin, Admirer’s manager, and Jasmine Hill.
Despite initial attempts to keep her anonymous, the fifteen-year-old Admirer fan has been rumored to be the pop star’s illicit girlfriend since the beginning of the trial.
Jasmine Hill, who is four years younger than Augustus Ash, seemed to confirm this in her own social media celebrations today.
She also opened up about the threats she’s received and has asked for privacy for her family during this time.
Her older brother, Dylan Hill, age twenty, continues to recover from the injuries jurors are now saying Augustus Ash inflicted in self-defense.
The end of the trial marks a huge victory not only for Augustus Ash, but for the Channel itself.
Their star factory has generated many of the country’s most well-known young celebrities, including the Ash brothers, and actress and model Isabelle.
The Channel has been outspoken in their support of Augustus Ash since the charges first came to light.
As a long-standing giant of children’s and teen entertainment, many considered the Augustus Ash trial a referendum on the entire Channel.
While they’ve come out on the right side of the law this time, the organization remains under scrutiny for its contract practices with young talent.
Augustus Ash wasted no time in hinting toward what’s next.
He posted that he’.
“excited for Admirer to get back on the road and reconnect with fans around the world.”
Plans for another global tour remain uncertain, however, as enigmatic younger brother Alexander Ash continues his months-long silence.
At this time, Alexander Ash’s representation declined to provide comment on the situation.