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Newsboys Issue Statement In Response to Michael Tait Sexual Assault Allegations


Newsboys Issue Statement In Response to Michael Tait Sexual Assault Allegations

Pictured - Newsboys in 2023: (L to R) Adam Agee, Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, Michael Tait and Jeff Frankenstein


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NEWS SOURCE: Jesusfreakhideout.com / Newsboys
June 6, 2025

It's been a heavy couple days since reports about Michael Tait's sexual misconduct and substance abuse, while serving as frontman for the Newsboys, have come to light. 

In response to this, the Newsboys issued an official statement on their social media channels:

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 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.
 
The four of us are husbands and fathers. Between the four of us, we have fourteen children. Our wives and children have made many sacrifices while we have dedicated our lives to playing music together that glorifies God. We are horrified, heartbroken, and angry at this report and in many ways, we feel as if we and our families have been deceived for the last fifteen years.
 
When he left the band in January, Michael confessed to us and our management that he “had been living a double-life” but we never imagined that it could be this bad.
 
Jeff, Jody, Duncan, and Adam
 

The allegations surrounding Tait's conduct have been pretty shocking and disturbing. You can read more about it at this link from The Roys Report, but be warned it can be triggering for those who have experienced any kind of abuse like this, and the descriptions of the encounters can be considered graphic -- https://julieroys.com/former-newsboys-frontman-michael-tait-accused-sexual-assault-grooming-substance-abuse-dating-back-to-2004/





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