Gretchen Wilson was arrested at a Connecticut airport on Tuesday, Aug. 21. She finally released a statement on Thursday regarding the incident.
“I want to thank my fans for their patience,” Wilson wrote on Twitter. “The unfortunate events that took place last Tuesday night are still an open case matter and so I can’t discuss or comment on any specifics. I would like to respect the process, and am confident that the truth shall prevail.”
I want to thank my fans for their patience. The unfortunate events that took place last Tuesday night are still an open case matter and so I can’t discuss or comment on any specifics. I would like to respect the process, and am confident that the truth shall prevail.
— Gretchen Wilson (@gw27) August 23, 2018
Related: Gretchen Wilson Arrested
According to The Boot, Wilson got into a fight with another passenger on a flight going to Bradley International Airport. The fight was reportedly over the first-class bathroom. After landing, Wilson became “belligerent” towards responding officers. She was then arrested for breach of peace with a bail set at $1,000.