The Phil Rudd Story Is Nuts

Update: According to a New Zealand-based website, the charge of attempting to procure murder has been dropped. Phil Rudd still faces one charge of threatening to kill, plus possession of methamphetamine and cannabis.

Original article: 

AC/DC drummer Phil Rudd has been charged with attempting to have two men killed. He was in a New Zealand court yesterday, facing a count of attempting to procure a murder. He was also charged with threatening to kill, possession of methamphetamine and possession of cannabis. If convicted, Rudd may face up to 10 years in jail. He's 60 years old right now. 

I don't know what to even say about this except the news is horrifyingly crazy and maybe this explains why Rudd wasn't in the band's promo shots a couple weeks ago. Perhaps he's been in a downward spiral of drugs and crazy.

AC/DC released a statement about Rudd's arrest:

"We've only become aware of Phil's arrest as the news was breaking. We have no further comment. Phil's absence will not affect the release of our new album, Rock Or Bust, and upcoming tour next year."

What does everyone think about this news?