Billy Currington Charged for 'Terroristic Threats'
Billy Currington has been charged for making "terroristic threats" of bodily harm to an elderly man, according to several reports. The victim was reportedly older than 65, various news agencies have claimed.
The country music singer is well-known for his 2005 hit songs, "Must Be Doin' Somethin' Right" and "Good Directions," among many others.
Currington, 39, released his fourth studio album "Enjoy Yourself" in 2010, but has largely remained out of the spotlight.
On Wednesday, the singer was indicted in Georgia by the Chatham County Grand Jury for threatening a charter boat captain, according to the Tennessean.
Police reports indicate that Charles Harvey Ferrelle was conducting a boat tour with two paying customers near Currington's waterfront home when the singer became upset. Currington allegedly climbed aboard Ferrelle's boat and told the captain he would beat him up.
Currington's indictment says that the singer threatened "to cause bodily harm" to Ferrelle.
Then later, in the midst of pursuing Ferrelle, Currington's boat drove too close to another boat dock and nearly knocked an elderly man into the water, according to the Associated Press.
In is unclear if the charge for abuse of an elderly person is related to the altercation with Ferrelle or with the man who nearly fell into the water.
Currington took to Twitter Wednesday thanking fans for their support and explaining his reluctance to discuss the incident due to an ongoing investigation.
"Harassing artists often at their home by boat should be illegal," wrote the singer. "Thas (sic) all I know."
He later added, "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."
Meanwhile, the Grammy Award-winner recently released the first single "Hey Girl" from his fifth studio album.
