US EditionNewsboys Respond to Sexual Assault Allegations Against Ex-Singer Michael Tait: ‘We Are Horrified, Heartbroken & Angry’
- The Roys Report published a June 4, 2025 investigation revealing multiple sexual misconduct and substance abuse allegations against former Newsboys lead singer Michael Tait.
- The allegations involve three men whom Tait met during Christian music events in 2004, 2010, and 2014, with accusations including grooming, unwanted physical contact, and substance-related behavior.
- In January 2025, Tait resigned from Newsboys after revealing to both the band and their management that he had been leading a double life, an admission that stunned the group shortly before the second half of their world tour.
- On June 5, members of Newsboys expressed their deep sorrow and sense of betrayal spanning fifteen years, emphasizing their support and solidarity with those who courageously came forward to share their experiences.
- Tait has not publicly addressed the allegations, while victims and supporters call for accountability and encourage other victims to come forward amid fears of blackballing.
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Michael Tait of NewsBoys accused of sexual misconduct by multiple men, drug use
Michael Tait, the renowned frontman of the Christian rock band Newsboys and former member of the Grammy-winning group DC Talk, is facing serious allegations of sexual misconduct and substance abuse. According to an investigation published by The Roys Report and reported by The Christian Post, multiple men have accused Tait of predatory behavior spanning over […]
Christian rock band reacts to singer accused of sexual misconduct, drug abuse: ‘Hearts were shattered’
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. First and foremost, our hearts… pic.twitter.com/A8uIg4KA7R— NEWSBOYS (@newsboys) June 5, 2025Newsboys released a statement that there “hearts were shattered” in response to allegations of sexual miscon…
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