A grand jury is to decide if Hank Williams Jr will stand trial over those previously reported assault charges after a judge in Memphis ruled that probable cause had been established. Waitress Holly Hornbeak accused the country star of swearing at her, trying to kiss her, and choking her back in March this year.
Williams' attorney, Leslie Ballin, claims that the case is "an attempt at a financial hijacking", perhaps based on the fact that legal representation hired by Hornbeak's parents asked Williams to pay compensation of $250,000 just two days after the alleged assault. Ms Hornbeak herself, however, denies that money comes into it. Testifying that she had red marks and bruising on her neck the following day, the waitress said: "It was a serious attack and this is not something you take lightly."
If found guilty, Williams could face up to a year in prison and a fine of up to $2,500 (£1,060).