EXCLUSIVE: Jeremy London Calls Testifying In Court 'An Advancement In The Pursuit Of Justice'
Oct. 12 2010, Published 5:43 a.m. ET
Jeremy London finished testifying in the preliminary hearing connected to his alleged kidnapping case on Tuesday and he has a message for his doubters -- you’re wrong.
After telling the court that accused kidnapper Brandon Adams “had a gun to his head,” London spoke to the media outside the hearing.
“I’d personally like to extend my gratitude to the authorities that have worked tirelessly despite false rumors, public scrutiny and slanderous statements to thoroughly and professionally investigate the traumatic ordeal I endured this pas June,” he told reporters.
“Today’s hearing is not only a major advancement in the pursuit of justice, but also for my personal journey towards achieving closure. I’m just going to go home to hold and kiss my son.”
As Breaking Celebrity News reported exclusively, London does not have custody of his 3-year-old son Lyrik with soon-to be ex-wife Melissa Cunningham.
Both he and Melissa must undergo drug testing because of a previous history of drug abuse and can have supervised visits with Lyrik, who lives with Melissa’s mother in Palm Springs.
In court Tuesday, London was questioned by the prosecution about the night of his alleged abduction.
London explained that he had a flat tire outside of a 7-11 after going to a CVS, where he and his wife had picked up a prescription of the powerful sleeping aid Ambien.
London - who said he has sleeping problems - testified he took an Ambien on his way to his hotel where he was staying with his wife.
The Mallrats star testified that two men helped him fix the flat tire, and then asked for a ride home in return.
London told the court, "They asked me if we would give them a ride home.. They said it was very close.. These guys helped me change a tire in really hot weather, so I thought sure, I'd give them a ride home."
London said he then dropped off one of the guys, but that "Brandon Adams stayed in the car. My wife demanded to be taken home, so we took her home.."