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Michael Tait Confesses to Years of Substance Abuse and Unwanted Advances

He credits a six-week Utah treatment stay for his sustained sobriety after leaving the group in January

NASHVILLE, TN - JUNE 05: Jody Davis, Duncan Phillips, Jeff Frankenstein and Michael Tait from musical group Newsboys attend the 4th Annual KLOVE Fan Awards at The Grand Ole Opry House on June 5, 2016 in Nashville, Tennessee. (Photo by Terry Wyatt/Getty Images for KLOVE)
NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 13: Michael Tait of Newsboys perform during filming of "Candace" on September 13, 2021 in Nashville, Tennessee. The show will air on Tuesday, September 14th. (Photo by Jason Davis/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • In an Instagram post titled “My Confession,” Tait acknowledged that recent reports of his destructive behavior involving drugs, alcohol and unwanted sensual touching are largely true.
  • He disclosed a two-decade struggle with cocaine and alcohol and admitted to occasionally touching men in ways they did not consent to.
  • After departing Newsboys earlier this year, he spent six weeks in a Utah treatment center and says he has remained clean and sober.
  • The Roys Report’s 2½-year investigation, based on more than 50 sources, alleges Tait sexually assaulted three men on Christian music tours between 2004 and 2014.
  • Current Newsboys members described themselves as horrified by the allegations, expressed support for victims and urged anyone with information to come forward.