Conor Oberst accepts rape accuser's apology

In what appears to be the final story in this saga, Conor Oberst has accepted the apology of Joanie Faircloth, the woman who accused him of rape. The Bright Eyes frontman issued a statement on the matter, which you can read in full below.

"I have accepted Joanie Faircloth’s apology and retraction to clear my name. This has been extremely difficult and stressful for me personally and for those I love. I’m appreciative of the family, friends, fans, and business partners who supported me throughout this and look forward to happier times as we all move forward with our lives."

This statement comes after Faircloth issued a statement of her own this week, revealing that her claims that she was raped by Oberst were false. This followed Oberst filing a defamation lawsuit on the matter, which arose from an internet comment Faircloth made.

You can see Oberst at this weekend's Longitude festival. His set takes place Sunday, july 20.