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18-04-2025
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New Pornographers Drummer Joe Seiders Arrested For Possession of Child Porn
Joe Seiders, the drummer for indie rock band the New Pornographers, has been arrested on possession of child pornography charges, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department confirmed in a press release Thursday. Soon after the arrest, the band confirmed that Seiders, 44, is no longer a member of the group. 'Everyone in the band is absolutely devastated by the news of the charges against Joe Seiders — and we have immediately severed all ties with him,' the band said in a statement shared on social media. 'Our hearts go out to everyone who has been impacted by his actions.' More from The Hollywood Reporter Pollstar Awards: Taylor Swift, Stevie Nicks, Chappell Roan Take Home Top Awards Lana Del Rey Releases "Bluebird," Second Single From Newly Untitled Album Star Wars Celebration: Shawn Levy, Ryan Gosling's Movie Is Titled 'Starfighter' The New Pornographers were formed in the '90s, and Seiders joined in 2014, playing drums and singing backup vocals on the band's most-recent three albums Whiteout Conditions, In the Morse Code of Brake Lights and Continue as a Ghost. According to the Sheriff's Department, authorities were first dispatched to a Palm Desert business in the late afternoon on April 7th, speaking with an 11-year-old boy who said an unidentified male had recorded him on his cell phone while the boy was using the restroom. Two days later, authorities got a second report at the same location at just past 5 p.m., after an employee said that a man was 'entering and exiting the restroom with juvenile males at the business.' Authorities identified the man as Seiders and took him into custody. Authorities obtained search warrants for Seiders' residence, cell phone and vehicle and found evidence implicating him in the two reported incidents, as well as other crimes, the release said. Authorities said Seiders was booked into Indio's John Benoit Detention Center for possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy, and attempted invasion of privacy. Best of The Hollywood Reporter Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2025: Beyoncé, Billie Eilish, Kendrick Lamar & SZA, Sabrina Carpenter and More Hollywood's Highest-Profile Harris Endorsements: Taylor Swift, George Clooney, Bruce Springsteen and More Most Anticipated Concert Tours of 2024: Taylor Swift, Bad Bunny, Olivia Rodrigo and More
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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New Pornographers ‘Absolutely Shocked' After Drummer Joe Seiders Arrested For Possession of Child Pornography
The New Pornographers have 'immediately' severed ties with drummer Joe Seiders after the longtime member of the rock collective was arrested in Palm Desert, CA for possession of child pornography. According to a press release from the Riverside Sheriff's office, Seiders was arrested after officers were dispatched to investigate a report of suspicious activity on April 7 at a Chick-Fil-A restaurant, where an 11-year-old boy told officers that an unknown man had recorded him on a cell phone while he was using the bathroom. Two days later, police said an employee at the same restaurant reported that the man was seen entering and exiting the restroom with juvenile males. More from Billboard Akon Reveals He's Redoing His 'Whole Catalog in Country' 'American Idol' Singer Doug Kiker's Cause of Death Revealed A$AP Rocky Is 'Fire' as Denzel Washington's Son in 'Highest 2 Lowest' Film, Spike Lee Says 'Believing the male was the suspect from the previous incident, law enforcement was contacted. Upon arrival, deputies located the suspect, identified as 44-year-old Joseph Seiders of Palm Desert, and took him into custody,' read the release. After an investigation, officers served search warrants on Seiders' residence, vehicle and cell phone, where they reportedly found evidence implicating Seiders in both incidents and 'additional crimes,' which they said included possessing child pornography. Seiders was booked into the John Benoit Detention Center in Indio, CA for possession of child pornography, annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy, and attempted invasion of privacy. At press time a spokesperson for the band had not returned Billboard's request for additional information on the incident. In a statement on Instagram, the band wrote, '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.' Seiders joined the Canadian indie power pop supergroup — which formed in Vancouver in 1997 — in 2014, joining charter members singer Neko Case, singer/guitarist Carl Newman and bassist John Collins. He appeared on their 2017 album Whiteout Conditions, as well as 2019's In the Morse Code of Brake Lights and 2023's Continue as a Guest, as well as their recent single 'Ballad of the Last Payphone.' The drummer is being held at the Larry D. Smith Correctional Facility with bail set at $1 million and is scheduled to make his first appearance in court on Tuesday (April 22). Stories about sexual assault allegations can be traumatizing for survivors of sexual assault. If you or anyone you know needs support, you can reach out to the Rape, Abuse & Incest National Network (RAINN). The organization provides free, confidential support to sexual assault victims. Call RAINN's National Sexual Assault Hotline ( or visit the anti-sexual violence organization's for more information. Best of Billboard Chart Rewind: In 1989, New Kids on the Block Were 'Hangin' Tough' at No. 1 Janet Jackson's Biggest Billboard Hot 100 Hits H.E.R. & Chris Brown 'Come Through' to No. 1 on Adult R&B Airplay Chart
Yahoo
18-04-2025
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New Pornographers Drummer Joe Seiders Arrested for Possession of Child Pornography
Joseph Paul 'Joe' Seiders, July 2015 (Al Pereira/WireImage) Joe Seiders, who played drums and keyboards in the New Pornographers, has been arrested for possession of child pornography, the Riverside County Sheriff's Department said in a news release. According to online records, Seiders was arrested on April 9 and remains in jail with his bail set at $1 million. In a statement shared with Pitchfork, a spokesperson for the New Pornographers said: '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.' According to the news release and online records, police officers responded to 'a suspicious circumstance' at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Palm Desert, California, on Monday, April 7. An 11-year-old boy told the officers that 'an unknown male adult recorded him on a cell phone while he was using the restroom at the location.' Two days later, police responded to an incident at the same restaurant, where an employee said that 'a male was entering and exiting the restroom with juvenile males at the business.' The man was identified as Seiders, and he was apprehended by police and taken into custody. Following Seiders' arrest, officials searched his residence, vehicle, and cell phone and found evidence implicating him in the two Chick-fil-A incidents and additional crimes, according to the news release. In addition to the felony charge of possession of child pornography, Seiders was booked on misdemeanors charges of annoying/molesting a child, invasion of privacy, and attempted invasion of privacy. Records show that he has pleaded not guilty to all charges. He is due in court on Tuesday, April 22. Joe Seiders joined the New Pornographers after the release of their 2014 album Brill Bruisers, replacing longtime drummer Kurt Dahle. He played on 2017's Whiteout Conditions, 2019's In the Morse Code of Brake Lights, 2023's Continue as a Guest, and the recent single 'Ballad of the Last Payphone,' and he toured with the band consistently until his dismissal. If you or someone you know has been affected by sexual assault, we encourage you to reach out for support: RAINN National Sexual Assault Hotline 1 800 656 HOPE (4673) Crisis Text Line SMS: Text 'HELLO' or 'HOLA' to 741-741 Originally Appeared on Pitchfork
