'Dukes of Hazzard' star regrets arrest, aims for sobriety

Mark Kennedy, The Associated Press</span>
Published Tuesday, August 8, 2017 10:31AM EDT

NEW YORK -- "The Dukes of Hazzard" star Tom Wopat says he'll be taking time to address his ongoing struggle with substance abuse following his arrest in Massachusetts on indecent assault and battery charges.

Wopat pleaded not guilty Thursday to grabbing the buttocks of a female member of a local production of "42nd Street" he was supposed to star in. Police said they found what they suspect to be cocaine in the actor's possession.

In a statement issued Tuesday, Wopat expressed "his deepest regrets" to friends, family and his many loyal fans" for the "unfortunate events" but "firmly denies any wrongdoing."

He says he hopes his "good name will be restored" after his team investigates the allegation.

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