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Lostprophets ex-bassist recalls “vile” death threats with singer’s arrest
Former Lostprophets bassist Stuart Richardson opens up about his time working with ex-vocalist Ian Watkins, who has been convicted of several child-related sex crimes. Watkins is currently serving a 35-year sentence for child sex offenses with an additional 10 months for having a phone in his possession while at HM Prison Wakefield in West Yorkshire, […]
Lostprophets ex-singer’s prison time extended for hiding phone in anus
Back in March, Ian Watkins, the 41-year old ex-Lostprophets singer, was charged with having a cellphone while in prison. Earlier this week, further details about the alleged possession were revealed, including that he hid the phone in his anus. Now, Watkins has added further time to his already 35-year sentence for possessing the mobile phone. Read […]
Lostprophets ex-singer hid phone in anus in prison, trial reveals
Back in March, Ian Watkins, the 41-year old ex-Lostprophets singer, was charged with having a cellphone while in prison. Now, more details about the alleged possession have been revealed, including that he hid the phone in his anus. Read more: Post Malone song called “Circles” teased ahead of Bud Light show The is currently serving […]
Ex-Lostprophets singer had cellphone in prison, reports say
Ex-Lostprophets singer 41-year-old Ian Watkins has been charged with having a cellphone while in prison, according to the BBC. The singer is currently serving a 35-year sentence for child sex offenses at HM Prison Wakefield in West Yorkshire, England. According to the Yorkshire Post, Watkins recently plead not guilty to unauthorized possession of a mobile […]
Ian Watkins’ ex found not guilty over indecent images
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins’ ex-girlfriend has been cleared of possessing indecent images of children, after arguing that she was trying to bring Watkins to justice, the Guardian Reports. Joanne Mkadzelics, 39, denied seven charges of possessing and distributing indecent images of child abuse at Cardiff Crown Court this week. According to BBC, “She claimed she […]
Report: Lostprophets’ Ian Watkins will not receive a $221K payout
Earlier this week, NME reported that former Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins is expected to receive a £147,000 (approximately $221,881) payout after his release from prison. The reason for this? A company—Goonies Touring—that he co-owned with his ex-bandmates had been sold. The company was said to have £200,000 in cash and more than £500,000 in assets. All […]
Former Lostprophets members give their first interview about Ian Watkins
Former Lostprophets members—guitarists Lee Gaze and Mike Lewis—have given their first interview regarding ex-bandmate Ian Watkins, who is currently serving a 35-year prison sentence for a plethora of disturbing child sex offenses. A former acquaintance of Watkins, Karen Ruttner, was also interviewed along with the band members. The full interview, conducted by London’s Sunday Times, is currently sitting […]
APTV News (week of Dec. 16, 2013)
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Oli Sykes weighs in on Ian Watkins
Following the sentencing of Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins yesterday, Bring Me The Horizon frontman Oli Sykes has posted a statement on Watkins and Lostprophets. In it, Skyes makes a point of not letting one man’s actions disgrace an entire band and emphasizes the importance of supporting the other members of Lostprophets in their future endeavors. Read […]
Ian Watkins sentenced to 35 years in prison for child sex offenses
Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins has just been sentenced to 35 years in prison for child sex offenses. The presiding judge told Watkins, “You are a sexual predator. You are dangerous. The public, and in particular young females and children, need protection from you.” According to the judge, Watkins showed “evident delight” in abusing children and […]
Lostprophets issue statement on Ian Watkins' sex offences
Following this week's trial where former Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins pleaded guilty to 13 sex offences, including two charges of attempting to rape an infant, his bandmates have issued a statement. In it, they deny ever knowing about Watkins' criminal behavior and describe the longtime strain in their relationships with him, both personal and working. Read the […]
Ian Watkins (Lostprophets) pleads guilty to charges of attempted rape
UPDATED: 11:43 a.m. EST Wales Online reports live from Cardiff Crown Court: “Ian Watkins has pleaded guilty to 13 sex offences – including two of attempting to rape a baby” “His two female co-defendants also admitted a string of sex abuse charges against their own children.” “He also pleaded guilty to two counts of taking indecent […]
Ian Watkins (Lostprophets) on suicide watch five times an hour
Lostprophets frontman Ian Watkins is on suicide watch five times an hour as he prepares to stand trial on accused charges of raping a baby, according to the Irish Independent. While his hearing is set for October 14, he appeared via video in Wales court yesterday. Read an excerpt from the Irish Independent below: “A clinical psychologist […]
Mid-Year Report 2013: The year in crime
TIM LAMBESIS (AS I LAY DYING) made headlines this May when he was allegedly caught soliciting an undercover cop to murder his estranged wife. Lambesis’ lawyer blamed his irrational behavior (which included personality changes and renouncement of his well-documented Christian faith) on steroid use and has since been released from custody on $2 million bail. […]
Ian Watkins appears in court; denies rape charges
Ian Watkins, frontman of Lostprophets (pictured, center) appeared in court today and denied 23 charges of sexual offenses against children, according to the BBC News. He also denied a 24th charge of possessing extreme pornographic images involving animals. Watkins was detained last December on charges that he, along with two unnamed female accomplices, had conspired […]
Ian Watkins (Lostprophets) trial adjourned until May
LostProphets frontman Ian Watkins appeared in court this morning, March 11, via video, according to the BBC. The court ruled that the hearing would be pushed, again, to the end of May, to allow more time for evidence evaluation. Watkins will remain in prison in the meantime. Watkins' lawyer issued the following statement: “Mr Watkins […]
UPDATE: Lostprophets frontman charged with sex offenses against children, to remain in custody
UPDATE: January 1, 2013 at 10:34 a.m. EST According to the latest report from BBC News, Watkins appeared in Cardiff court via video from Parc Prison in Bridgend, South Wales yesterday (December 31.) He and the two women charged in conjunction with him have been further remanded in custody and will face another hearing on […]
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