DA Makes Surprise Decision in Bailey Zimmerman Hotel Damage Case
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DA Drops Charges In Bailey Zimmerman Hotel Damage Case
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Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter June 25, 2026 11:38 AM ET June 25, 2026 11:38 AM ET Leena Nasir Entertainment Reporter Font Size:The Bernalillo County District Attorney’s Office dropped the charges against country music star Bailey Zimmerman soon after a warrant was issued for his arrest.
Zimmerman was accused of damaging a hotel room at Sandia Resort and Casino in Albuquerque in May, causing $16,000 in damages.
The DA’s office said the case was dismissed because full restitution was made, according to KRQE News.
The outlet reported that Zimmerman’s lawyer issued a statement Wednesday night addressing the change of course.
“Charges were dropped after Bailey took immediate responsibility for his mistake,” the star’s representative said.
“We are grateful to the Pueblo of Sandia and the District Attorney’s Office for this just and swift resolution.”
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE – JUNE 07: EDITORIAL USE ONLY. Bailey Zimmerman performs onstage at Nissan Stadium during day four of CMA Fest 2026 on June 07, 2026 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Jason Kempin/Getty Images)
Zimmerman was accused of chaotic behavior prior to his May 27 performance at the resort, according to an affidavit obtained by People. He allegedly charged $400 worth of alcohol to the room that was not paid for. After efforts to resolve the matter proved unsuccessful, a warrant was issued for his arrest June 18.
The famous ultimately canceled his own show on the night of the alleged incident.
Zimmerman stated his lawyer addressed the Pueblo of Sandia and his fans, according to KOAT Action 7 News.
“I want to address the events surrounding my canceled show in New Mexico in May and the reports that have followed,” he said.
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“First things first, I want to apologize to the Pueblo of Sandia and to everyone at Sandia Resort & Casino. I never meant for any of this to come across as disrespectful.”(RELATED: Bailey Zimmerman Issues Apology, Takes Ownership Of Alleged Behavior Triggering Arrest Warrant)
Zimmerman continued, “I take full accountability for everything that happened and I am sorry to anyone who feels hurt or disrespected.”
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“I am taking this legal matter seriously. I am committed to doing the work necessary to learn and grow,” he said.
The country star is continuing to travel and perform as part of his “Different Night Same Rodeo Tour.”
Badenoch blasts 'moaning' female Labour MPs over Burnham jobs 'quota'
Kemi Badenoch has told Labour women to earn a job in Andy Burnham's Cabinet instead of demanding they are handed jobs because of their gender.
The Tory leader lashed out today amid reports that female MPs are demanding the de-facto new prime minister introduce a 50:50 gender split 'quota' in his government.
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister also complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts.
But in a scathing article in the Times today Mrs Badenoch told them to 'stop moaning' and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'.
'There are many, many reasons why you shouldn't have any Milibands in the cabinet,' she said.
'But complaining that the boys haven't given them the right jobs or that the boys are taking all the jobs, just shows that Labour's women still don't get it.'
The idea of quotas was also attacked by Baroness Jacqui Smith, Labour's Skills Minister.
Asked by Times Radio if Mr Burnham should reserve jobs for women, she said: 'No, I think what Andy Burnham should be doing is building the very best team around him to change this country.'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs
Amid reports that former foreign secretary David Miliband (above, right, in 2010) is being lined up to return to the role, possibly with his brother Ed as Chancellor, one female minister complained that Burnham could not have 'more Milibands than women' in the top posts
But Mrs Badenoch told them to pipe down and get chosen on merit instead of retreating into 'more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country'
A letter written by the Women's Parliamentary Labour Party and seen by the BBC has called on Mr Burnham to ensure a 50:50 split between men and women in government jobs after he succeeds Sir Keir Starmer.
'We are asking you to demonstrate this change from day one and address the toxicity and misogyny within our own party and government,' it said.
Labour has never had a female leader, while the Conservatives have had three, and Mrs Badenoch urged the government to follow its meritocratic example.
'If you run a meritocracy, then you do not have to worry about jobs for the boys,' she wrote.
'Every woman who is a Conservative MP, every woman who has ever won the leadership, has had to fight to get where she is.
'By contrast, Labour women are demanding guarantees from Burnham. But the truth is he doesn't have to give any guarantees.
'If none of Labour's women are prepared to get their hands dirty and challenge him for the leadership, their demands are toothless.'
'In fact, it's quite revealing that the women's parliamentary Labour Party has written to Burnham asking him to commit himself to at least 50 per cent female ministers.
'This has nothing to do with meritocracy. It is yet more of the failed identity politics that is holding back our country.'
