webfact Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 AC/DC's Rudd pleads not guilty to breaching detention rules WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd pleaded not guilty on Monday to breaching the rules of his home detention sentence by drinking alcohol.A New Zealand judge allowed Rudd to remain in home confinement on bail pending a November hearing on the possible breach.The 61-year-old Australian-born drummer could face further sanctions, including jail time, if the judge concludes Rudd was in breach of his conditions. However, drinking alcohol would likely be considered on the lower end of potential breaches.Rudd was sentenced to eight months of home confinement on July 9 after pleading guilty to threatening to kill a former employee and possessing methamphetamine and marijuana.Rudd acknowledged in a court summary of facts that he'd offered cash, vehicles and a house to an associate after asking him to have the victim "taken out." He also acknowledged that he'd directly said to the victim he was going to kill him.Police then arrested Rudd at his home on July 18, accusing him of possessing and drinking alcohol. He was subsequently given a new bail condition: that he undergo drug and alcohol testing whenever police request it.It is unclear whether Rudd has any future with AC/DC, which is currently touring with Welsh drummer Chris Slade.Rudd's lawyer Craig Tuck said Monday he is appealing Rudd's convictions and sentence. -- (c) Associated Press 2015-08-03 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aussiandrew Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 I just hope he's not on the high road to hell! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biplanebluey Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Never was a great fan of AC/DC but seems he's just another case on a slippery slope Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lap82 Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 This guy is always into some confusion. As a drummer he's pretty good, but as a citizen... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HooHaa Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 he made it to 61, its likely he will outlive us all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Petmag Posted August 3, 2015 Share Posted August 3, 2015 Shame this is happening.. Always loved AC/DC Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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