Lostprophets Singer Ordered to Stand Trial on Child Sex Offense Charges

Posted on Mar 11th 2013 3:00PM by Amy Sciarretto Comments

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There's a new update in the case of Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins, who was slapped with an assortment of charges related to sex crimes against children at the end of last year. Watkins will stand trial this summer.

The frontman has been in prison in his native Wales since December 2012, when the news broke that he was arrested on a disturbing array of child sex offense charges. He faces two counts of conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a female under 13 –with reports indicating that the girl was just a year old- and three counts of possessing, making and distributing indecent images of children. He is also accused of possession of extreme animal porn, as well.

According to WENN, the singer, 35, did not enter a plea while appearing Cardiff Crown Court in Wales today (March 11) via video link. The hearing was adjourned due to technical issue with the video, but the judge did propose a date of July 15 for the trial. That date should be confirmed at another hearing on Thursday (March 14.)

Watkins' solicitor did issue a statement about his client, who is proclaiming his innocence:

"Mr. Watkins furiously denies all of the charges and allegations made. He intends to fight to the bitter end to clear his name. He wishes to thank the fans, family and friends for the constant love and support they have given and continue to give throughout this testing time."

There are two women charged along with Watkins. They are aged 24 and 20, respectively. They cannot be named for legal reasons. They did not enter a plea today, either.

Watkins' bandmates have remained mum on the situation, other than to offer a statement at the time the charges were made public. They expressed similar shock about the things their frontman stands accused of.

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babby201

Were any sheep involved ? were they wearing wellies at the time ?

March 12 2013 at 11:37 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
BARRY AND KATHY

And two women, 24 and 20 also charged but can't be named for legal reasons. WHAT LEGAL REASONS? They were charged and one of them is 24. Is it because they are woman???

March 12 2013 at 9:16 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Buckingham's

Ian,....when you're doing a LONG, HARD sentence in prison for your crimes, you're going to learn about Lost Profits.

March 12 2013 at 8:58 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Say NO to libs!

Sick pup. I can't begin to imagine what this guy was thinking.

March 12 2013 at 1:05 PM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
Jimmy

"Mr. Watkins FURIOUSLY denies all of the charges and allegations made..."

Furiously denies all charges? Oh yeah he's guilty...like the old "A Few Good Men" scene were Demi Moore's character STRENUOUSLY objects...LOL it's laughable...show's they're case is WEAK!

March 12 2013 at 12:26 PM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
Hitmanblues

He will get off and no one will ever gossip about it at all as he has money

March 12 2013 at 11:31 AM Report abuse +1 rate up rate down Reply
brennemanbelkin

Dude, shame!

March 12 2013 at 11:31 AM Report abuse rate up rate down Reply
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