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Headline: UNCAPTIONED: Armie Hammer 'grateful' to have name 'cleared' following sexual assault investigation
Caption: Armie Hammer 'grateful' to have name 'cleared' following sexual assault investigation. A representative for the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office announced on Wednesday that Hammer would not face sexual assault charges after a two-year investigation. Responding to their decision, Hammer wrote on Instagram, "I am very grateful to the District Attorney for conducting a thorough investigation and coming to the conclusion that I have stood by this entire time, that no crime was committed. I look forward to beginning what will be a long, difficult process of putting my life back together now that my name is cleared." Armie wrote in the comments, "I would like to say a very special thank you to all of the people who have helped me get through this time. Onwards and upwards." Los Angeles police launched an investigation into Hammer in March 2021 after a woman named Effie accused the 36-year-old of raping her in 2017 during a four-year affair in which he allegedly abused her "mentally, emotionally and sexually". On Wednesday, the Director of Communications for DA George Gascón, explained that prosecutors conducted an "extremely thorough review" into the allegations but found "insufficient evidence" to charge Hammer. "Due to the complexity of the relationship and inability to prove a non-consensual, forcible sexual encounter we are unable to prove the case beyond a reasonable doubt." Effie told Page Six on Wednesday that she was "disappointed" by the decision. THIS VIDEO MUST NOT BE EDITED FOR LENGTH TO COMBINE WITH OTHER CONTENT
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