Former leader of Christian band accused of sexual assault, drug abuse
(Gray News) - Michael Tait, the former leader of the Christian band Newsboys, has been accused of sexual assault and drug abuse, according to a report by The Roys Report.
According to the report, Tait, who was formerly in DC Talk, is accused of sexually assaulting at least three men between 2004 and 2014. The men were all 22 years old at the time of the alleged abuse.
Two men said they were drinking alcohol with Tait and later woke up to him touching their genitals. One of the men said that while on the Newsboys tour bus, Tait offered him cocaine, according to the report.
The third man said that Tait gave him a massage while the two were skinny dipping and later invited him to sleep in his bed. While in the bed, Tait allegedly massaged his anal region without consent, according to the report.
On Thursday, Newsboys shared a statement about Tait’s alleged actions on social media.
“Last night, our hearts were shattered when we read the news alleging drug abuse and inappropriate sexual actions by our former lead singer, Michael Tait. While Michael has not addressed these allegations, we are devastated even by the implications,” the group said. “First and foremost, our hearts are with the victims who have bravely shared their stories. If you are a victim, we urge you to come forward. We absolutely do not condone any form of sexual assault.”
Newsboys said that before Tait left the group in January after being the lead singer since 2009, he “confessed to us and our management” that he “had been living a double-life.” They added that they “never imagined that it could be this bad.”
Tait has not responded to the allegations.
According to The Roys Report, the publication investigated for over two and a half years and interviewed more than 50 sources.
If you or someone you know has been sexually assaulted, please the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-HOPE or go to rainn.org.
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