The New Pornographers 'Horrified' After Drummer Arrested For Serious Crime
The popular rock band The New Pornographers shared a statement following the arrest of drummerJoseph Seiders for possession of child pornography.
On April 17, the Riverside Sheriff's station issued a press release about the arrest in Palm Desert, Calif. Police were reportedly sent to a location in the area where an 11-year-old boy reported that a man had recorded him in the restroom. A couple of days later, there was a second report from the same station that "a male was entering and exiting the restroom with juvenile males at the business." It was believed to be the same person in both instances.
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Police arrived at the location and arrested the man, Seiders, and after receiving search warrants for his property, "Evidence was located implicating him in the two reported incidents, along with additional crimes, including possessing child pornography."
Seiders was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio, Calif. for "possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy, and attempted invasion of privacy." No further information was given, and anyone with information related to the investigation was directed to call the sheriff's station.
After the news came out, the New Pornographers released a statement on social media, writing, "Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, horrified and devastated by the news of the charges against Joe Seiders — and we have immediately severed all ties with him."
"Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by his actions," concluded the message.
If you or someone you know has been a victim of sexual assault, help is available 24 hours a day through RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
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