In a statement released Wednesday to The Associated Press, Akon , 34 said he was sorry for simulating sex onstage with a fourteen girl.

�I want to sincerely apologize for the embarrassment and any pain I’ve caused to the young woman who joined me onstage, her family and the Trinidad community for the events at my concert,� Akon said. �It was never my intention to embarrass or take advantage of my fans in any way, especially those under the age of 18. That is why we tried to make sure that the club did not admit anyone under 18 in the audience,� he said. �Somehow, that standard was not met.�