Disgraced Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins gets more prison time after hiding phone in anus
Spencer Kaufman
Consequence of Sound
August 9, 2019
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Nearly six years ago, Lostprophets singer Ian Watkins was sentenced to 29 years in prison for absolutely vile sexual offenses. Now, he’ll be serving even more time after being found guilty of hiding a phone in his anus.
Back in December 2012, the Welsh vocalist was charged with such disgusting crimes as conspiracy to engage in sexual activity with a 1-year-old girl, distribution of indecent images of children, and possession of extreme animal pornography.
He eventually pleaded guilty to attempted rape and sexual assault of a child under 13, three counts of sexual assault involving children, and other offenses. He was subsequently sentenced in December 2013 to 29 years in prison plus six years of supervised release.
Now, after being found in possession of a mobile phone in prison, Watkins was given an additional 10 months on top of the 29 years he’s already serving, according to The Guardian.
Moreover, during his trial this week, it was revealed that Watkins hid the phone in his anus. The convicted musician argued that two of his fellow inmates forced him to hold the phone as a means of contacting women who sent him fan mail, and asking them for money. ...
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