Well it was understandable that some might have thought that given his previous less than angelic record there might have been something in it but it does sound rather like the "victim" either just got pissed and then regretted it afterwards or was trying it on for compensation
Or he could just afford a better lawyer. Would like to see the statistics on how many rich/celebrity people are cleared of crimes compared to your ordinary man or woman, bet it's much higher. Bet Nile Ranger will get banged up sooner or later though, he's a scumbag.