Joe Seiders, the American drummer of Canadians Indie Rockers, New Pornographers, arrested for childish pornography.
In a statement issued by his office of California’s County County, California reports that Two incidents involved the drummer, As the Guardian notes.
On Monday 7 April 2025, An 11 -year -old boy reported that a man tried to videotape it in a restaurant restaurant And two days later, on Wednesday, April 9, the police received another report from the restaurant that a man was “going to the toilet with minors”.
Officers arrested Seiders on the spot and secured investigations for his home, vehicle and phone: “Elements were identified that involved him in the two incidents, along with possession of childhood pornography. ”
Ο Seider is held in prison with a $ 1 million guarantee and is expected to appear in court on April 22.
New Pornographers responded with a statement stating: “Everyone in the band is completely shocked, terrified and overwhelmed by the news of the charges against Joe Signmers – and We have immediately interrupted every relationship with him. Our hearts support all those who have been influenced by his actions. “
Led by Alan Carl Newman and Grammy candidate singer and singer Neco Casey, The band is a constant presence in the North American Indie, with a list dating from the 2000 debut album Mass Romantic. One of their former members is Dan Betzar, also known as Destroyer.
Their biggest success on the charts came with the 2014 Bruisers album, which reached No. 13 on the US charts, after which the long -term drummer Kurt Dale left and was replaced by Joe Signmers.
In addition to touring the band, Joe Siders participated in their three most recent studio albums.