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'Procure' murder charges 'dropped' against AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd

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The murder charges against AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been dropped after he was recently charged with attempting to procure a murder, it has been revealed.

Rudd's lawyer said that the charges were dropped because of lack of evidence, the BBC reported.

The 60-year-old musician's lawyer added that Rudd had suffered "incalculable" damage from the publicity surrounding the allegation and its sensational reporting, and would consider any possible remedies he may have.

Rudd appeared in court after a police raid on his waterfront house in Tauranga, on New Zealand's North Island.

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First Published: Nov 07 2014 | 12:51 PM IST

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