Newsboys Respond to Sexual Assault Allegations Against Former Lead Singer Michael Tait

The Christian rock band Newsboys issued a heartfelt statement responding to serious allegations of sexual assault and drug abuse against their former lead singer, Michael Tait, who left the band in January 2025 after 15 years. These allegations, detailed in a lengthy investigation by The Roys Report, involve claims from multiple men who said Tait groomed and assaulted them on tours between 2004 and 2014. The current band members expressed devastation and heartbreak, emphasizing their roles as husbands and fathers and stating they feel deceived by Tait's 'double-life,' which he confessed to the band before his departure. The band strongly condemned sexual assault and urged victims to come forward, while noting that Tait has not publicly addressed the allegations. Tait's exit was initially described as a personal decision made after prayer and fasting, with no indication at the time of the severity of the accusations now revealed. The band distanced themselves from Tait's actions and expressed solidarity with the victims, highlighting the emotional toll of the revelations on themselves and their families.