Alabama Shakes Drummer Steve Johnson 'Maintains His Innocence' on Child Abuse Allegations: Lawyer

Steve Johnson.Photo: Limestone Sheriff

Steve Johnson, the former drummer for Alabama Shakes, is maintaining his innocence.

After being arrested last month on child abuse charges, the 35-year-old musician’s lawyer Nick Lough toldThe Associated Pressthat their client is innocent.

“Steve Johnson maintains his innocence on all of these allegations. And that’s what they are, allegations,” his attorney said.

According toWHNT News 19, Johnson was indicted on charges of willful torture, willful abuse, and cruelly beating or otherwise willfully maltreating a child under the age of 18. His arraignment is set for Wednesday.

Steve Johnson.Mike Windle/WireImage

Johnson pled guilty to the misdemeanor charge in March 2020 and received a suspended sentence of one year in jail and 24 months on probation, multiple outlets reported.

Johnson played drums for Alabama Shakes from its formation in 2009 until the band went on hiatus in 2018 after lead singer and guitaristBrittany Howardbegan a solo career. The group also consisted of guitarist Heath Fogg and bassist Zac Cockrell.

The rock band has won fourGrammy Awardsand was nominated for five others, including for best new artist in 2013.

source: people.com