Updated With Additional Breaking News and Quote, Plus Photo - Yanni Cleared! No Charges to Be Filed

Updated With Additional Breaking News and Quote, Plus Photo - Yanni Cleared! No Charges to Be Filed

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla., March 31 /PRNewswire/ -- Yanni said in a statement issued today that he was satisfied with the thorough manner in which both the State Attorney's Office and the Manalapan Police Department conducted their investigation. No charges will be filed. Cleared of any wrongdoing, Yanni said, "The allegations claimed were always false and completely without any merit." Yanni's statement also said that several days after the incident the woman's attorney delivered a letter to Yanni's home seeking a monetary settlement. Absolutely no one has paid or will pay any money based upon these false allegations. At this time no civil suit has been filed, but should there be a civil action, Yanni will vigorously defend his innocence. The allegations were fabricated, untruthful, and ludicrous. "Unfortunately, celebrities are often seen as easy targets and are very vulnerable to these kinds of baseless allegations and false demands for money. I want to thank my family, friends, fans and everyone who have supported me through this very difficult and painful time. I love the Florida community in which I live and will continue to have faith in our justice system."

"Essentially, it came down to a 'he said, she said,'" Mike Edmondson, a spokesman for the state's attorney in Palm Beach County, said Friday. "The alleged event took place behind closed doors without any independent witnesses or evidence to support the charge."

(Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060331/SFF056 )

Contact:
Danny O'Donovan, Personal Manager
Tel: (310) 285 6000
Email: dannyodonovan@aol.com

Alternative Contact:
Dione Dirito
Tel: (925) 934 2436
Email: dionedirito@aol.com

Photo: NewsCom: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20060331/SFF056
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PRN Photo Desk, photodesk@prnewswire.com
Source: Yanni

CONTACT: Danny O'Donovan, Personal Manager, +1-310-285-6000 or
dannyodonovan@aol.com, or +1-925-934-2436; or Dione Dirito,
+1-925-934-2436, or dionedirito@aol.com, both for Yanni

Web site: http://www.yanni.com/

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