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Former Newsboys Frontman Michael Tait Faces Eight Assault Allegations

7/31/2025

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Former Newsboys frontman Michael Tait is embroiled in a growing scandal, facing eight sexual assault allegations. Among the accusers is Jason Jones, who alleges Tait drugged and assaulted him in 1998. Tait has acknowledged his "reckless behavior" and is seeking treatment for addiction, while Randall Crawford also claims he was assaulted by Tait in 2000.

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Former Newsboys frontman Michael Tait is embroiled in a growing scandal, facing eight sexual assault allegations. Among the accusers is Jason Jones, who alleges Tait drugged and assaulted him in 1998. Tait has acknowledged his "reckless behavior" and is seeking treatment for addiction, while Randall Crawford also claims he was assaulted by Tait in 2000.