Jared Ashley vs John Rich

John Rich, a country singer, turned himself into Police yesterday. He will be charged with misdemeanor of assault and harassment to former Nashville Star contestant and singer Jared Ashley.

Rich denies the charges. The sued between two singer is peaking in April. Jared Ashley sued Rich related to the alleged incident, and Rich counter -sued Ashley for defamation.

Rich released a statement through his lawyers, explaining that he turned himself in because he'd rather defend himself "through the legal process to the fullest extent of the law," rather than try to settle with Ashley.

"I trust that the truth will come out through the process of our American justice system, and that I will be completely exonerated at the end of the day," Rich writes.

The country mogul was released Thursday on $3,000 bond.

Ashley was featured as a contestant on Nashville Star 4 in Spring 2006. Rich, as part of the singing duo Big and Rich, was a judge on the premiere and finale episodes that season.