ELMO is NOT a statutory rapist!  Well, at least that's what it seems like.  Think it was "hush money" that got the accuser to recant his claims?

The accuser now says he and Clash were involved in an "adult consensual relationship."  Attorneys for Elmo puppeteer and the accuser were in talks yesterday, and at one point, a six-figure deal was on the table… paid to be quiet?  

His attorneys issued a statement yesterday saying, "[The accuser] wants it to be known that his sexual relationship with Mr. Clash was an adult consensual relationship.  [The accuser] will have no further comment."

Clash released his own statement saying, "I am relieved that this painful allegation has been put to rest.  I will not discuss it further."

And Sesame Workshop says, "We are pleased that this matter has been brought to a close, and we are happy that Kevin can move on from this unfortunate episode."