Cedric "K-Ci" Hailey pleaded no contest Thursday, May 3 to four lewd-conduct charges stemming from an incident in December when he allegedly exposed himself during a Los Angeles concert.
His lawyer told the Los Angeles Times, "It was
in his best interest to put this matter behind him. He's regretful of what happened. He just got caught up in the moment."
The singer had maintained his innocence as late as May 1. At a K-Ci & JoJo show at New York's Beacon Theatre that night, K-Ci said to the crowd, "Have you ever been falsely accused? Have you ever been falsely accused, my brother? But I'm all right. I'm all right."
On December 16, about 150 people fled the KIIS-FM Jingle Ball at the Shrine Auditorium and told police that the singer had "grabbed himself at different stages of erection," according to official records.
About 4,000 people, including hundreds of children, were at the show, which also featured Christina Aguilera and 98 Degrees.
Hailey, who was not present when his lawyer entered the plea, will probably receive community service when he's sentenced on June 5, the newspaper said.
K-Ci & JoJo are on tour, and will play the Fox Theater in Detroit on Wednesday, May 9.
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