According to MTV rapper Mystikal is close to settling with the hairstylist who accused him of raping her last July. Giving little away the star’s lawyer would only say the matter is “being resolved in a way that satisfies both parties”. He added: "We're not making any admission of guilt, but sometimes you just have to swallow a bitter pill in order to move on with your life and your career."
As reported at the time the hairstylist told police Mystikal had raped her in the presence of two friends, later threatening to prosecute her over the cashing of unauthorised cheques if she went to the police over the sexual assault. Although police found a video in the rapper's house that seemed to confirm the allegations the hairstylist subsequently signed an admission that the sex had be consensual - an admission she later withdrew claiming it had been made under pressure from the defendant.
All this means that if the case goes to court Mystikal will now face charges of both rape and extortion – which could lead to a life and fifteen year sentence respectively.