On May 17, 2017, the country's Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) dropped all charges against her, making Nugent a free woman, and vindicating her controversial Tambourine Army, a new movement led by women and survivors of sexual violence who are sharing their harrowing experiences, both online and in public. 
Mapema Mei 17, 2017, Mwendesha Mashtaka Mkuu wa Serikali (DPP) alifutilia mbali mashtaka yake yote, na hivyo kumfanya Nugent kuwa mwanamke huru, na kuuthibitishia umma kuwa kampeni mpya ya Jeshi la Manyanga,ambayo hapo awali ilitiliwa mashaka inayoongozwa na mwanamke pamoja na wahanga wa unyanyasaji wa kijinsia wanaotumia kampeni hii kuelezea masaibu yaliyowakuta kupitia mitandaoni na kwenye jamii.