Detroit rapper and Kanye West protege Sean “Big Sean” Anderson, and associate Willie “Sayitainttone” Hansbro, were charged with with misdemeanor counts of forcible touching, unlawful imprisonment, and sex abuse during a show last night in Upstate New York. Both men were released on $500 bail and are scheduled to appear in Niagara County Court in Lewiston, New York, on September 6, God Willing. Big Sean’s lawyer, Scott E. Leemon, has recently released the following statement:

Last night, recording artists, Sean “Big Sean” Anderson and Willie “Sayitainttone” Hansbro were arrested and then immediately released by the NY State Police in connection with an allegation made by a female who was at their concert in Lewiston, New York. Both men were charged with misdemeanors and they both vehemently deny the allegations. I am confident, that after further investigation, both men will be vindicated.

AP