Carlee Russell made headlines after she falsely claimed she was kidnapped on the aspect of an Alabama street on July 13, however confessed to the hoax after investigators reported they couldn’t affirm any of her statements.
On July 28, Russell turned herself in to Hoover, Alabama authorities and bonded out of jail a number of hours later. Hoover police charged her with mendacity to legislation enforcement officers and falsely reporting an incident.
Russell’s ex-boyfriend, Thomas Simmons, spoke out on her behalf throughout the search, however as extra particulars emerged, he admitted that he and his household have been “disgusted” that she faked the story.
“Carlee’s actions created damage, confusion and dishonesty. I used to be made conscious of the false narrative after coming to the protection of my ex Carlee Russell,” Thomar Simmons wrote on his Instagram.
Atlanta is actually an unserious place. Why is Carlee Russell’s ex boyfriend gonna be on the membership I work out of this Thursday 💀
I simply texted the proprietor and requested if this was an actual put up. It’s actual 🫠 pic.twitter.com/wAtKrE9s87
— Chef Jaaion (@ChefJaaion) July 31, 2023
On July 31, an Instagram web page posted a flyer of Simmons showing at a membership in Atlanta. The caption says “#ATL Lets Assist @tee_sims28 Discover Love [emoji] He’s Achieved With #CarleeRussell So Meet Him At #Revel This Thursday #1 RnB Occasion.”
Hours later, Simmons denied the rumors that he would seem on the celebration, saying that he didn’t affirm coming to the occasion, however he did say he was in communication with the promoters about doing the occasion.
“My legal professional requested if all of the flyers may very well be eliminated,” Simmons informed The Shade Room. “I’m not doing any internet hosting. I mentioned I’d give it some thought, however my legal professional says I can’t do any internet hosting because of the scenario and it nonetheless being an open case.”