Chase Matthew's bassist charged with child sex crimes following music festival
A member of Chase Matthew’s band, Carsen Richards, was arrested in Kentucky following a music festival performance. He is facing child sex crime charges.
www.fox9.comHere’s the latest publicly available information I can share on Chase Matthew, based on recent reporting:
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A member of Chase Matthew’s band, Carsen Richards, was arrested in Owensboro, Kentucky, after performing at a local festival. He is charged with multiple counts related to sexual crimes involving a minor and is being held on a cash bond. This development prompted Matthew to distance himself from Richards and condemn the alleged actions, stating Richards is no longer associated with his team.[1][2]
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Chase Matthew publicly responded to the arrest, calling the situation shocking and heartbreaking, and confirmed Richards was removed from the band immediately after learning of the allegations. He emphasized that he does not tolerate such behavior and expressed heartbreak for anyone affected.[2]
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Coverage across entertainment outlets notes the charges as two counts of second-degree sodomy and two counts of incest involving a minor, with alleged incidents occurring in 2020 and 2022. Richards was arrested after exiting the stage at the BBQ & Barrels festival in Owensboro, Kentucky, and is detained in Daviess County on a $75,000 bond.[3][1]
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Background context from public bios notes Chase Matthew’s career trajectory and that Richards served as a bassist and music director; media outlets have described the incident as a significant and distressing event for Matthew and his team.[4][5]
Notes and caveats:
- This is a developing story, and details may evolve as legal proceedings unfold. For the most current updates, check reputable outlets or the official statements from Chase Matthew’s team or law enforcement updates.[1][2]
If you’d like, I can monitor for updates and summarize new developments, or pull additional sources with a quick scan of major outlets.