Joe Cider, a Canadian indie rocker, is a new pornographic player and has been arrested for possession of imagery of child sexual abuse.
A statement from the Riverside County, California Sheriff’s Office alleged that the evidence involved Cider in two cases. On Monday, April 7, the 11-year-old reported that the man tried to film him in the toilet at a fast food restaurant, and on Wednesday, April 9, officers received another report from the restaurant.
Officers arrested Cider at the scene and secured search warrants for his home, vehicle and telephone. “The evidence proved that he was hinted at two reported cases, along with additional crimes, including possession of child pornography,” the statement wrote. He was also charged with child nuisance/abuse, invasion of privacy and attempts to invade privacy.
SEIDERS is being held in prison on bail set at $1 million and is scheduled for April 22nd in court.
The new pornographicalist said, “Everyone in the band is absolutely shocked, terrifying and devastated by the news of accusations against Joe Siders – we quickly cut all our relationships with him.
Leading by AC Newman and Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter Cat Incident, the band has a lasting presence in North American indie, with the catalog dating back to their 2000 debut album, Mass Romantic. One of their former members is the destroyer Dan Bejard. Their biggest chart success occurred with their 2014 album Brill Bruisers, reaching 13 on the US charts, before longtime drummer Kurt Dahle left and replaced by the Seiders.
Similar to touring with the band, the Seiders performed on their latest three studio albums. He also supported Case as well as artists such as John Oates, Juliana Hatfield and Gary Jules, previously performing at Group Beat Club.
In the UK, the NSPCC provides support to children on 0800 1111 and adults worried about children on 0808 800 5000. The National Association of Childhood Abused (NAPAC) supports adult survivors on 0808 801 0331. In Australia, children, young adults, parents and teachers can contact the children’s helpline on 1800-55-1800. Adult survivors can ask for help at the Blue Knot Foundation on 1300 657 380.
