Ian Watkins of Lostprophets attempted to Rape a Baby

Lostprophet’s lead vocalist Ian Watkins is on trial for several child sex offenses and had pled guilty to at least 13 child sexual abuses that include  two counts of attempted rape to a baby. Watkins, denied that he  raped the 11 month old baby but admitted to two counts of attempted rape.

Ian Watkins of the Lostprophets.

The singer, 36, has also admitted to sexually assaulting a child under the age of 13. He, reportedly, recorded  himself abusing the child along with the child’s mother. The presumed mother along with unnamed woman both admitted to the sex abuse charges against children.

Watkins, also pleaded guilty of possessing indecent photograph of a child and he was accused of circulating indecent images of children.

Lostprophets, the British rock band formed in 1997 and sold more than 3.5 million records. had announced in October that they would be disbanding following the shocking allegations of their lead vocalist. 

The band said in a statement, "After nearly a year of coming to terms with our heartache, we finally feel ready to announce publicly what we have thought privately for some time", "We can no longer continue making or performing music as Lostprophets. Your love and support over the past 15 years has been tremendous, and we'll be forever grateful for all you've given us."

Ian Watkins is now under the care of a psychiatrist according to his lawyer.

The sudden fall of the Lostprophets is saddening for all their fans.

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