Chase Matthew’s Bassist Arrested at Festival on Child Sex Charges
Carsen Richards, bassist for country star Chase Matthew, was arrested at a Kentucky music festival and hit with child sex crime charges. Yeah, you read that right.
Richards was taken into custody at the festival over the weekend. Authorities have since formally charged him with multiple counts related to child sexual abuse. The specifics of the charges and alleged victims haven’t been fully detailed yet, but this is serious stuff.
Chase Matthew’s camp hasn’t publicly commented on the arrest or what it means for the band’s future. Richards has been part of the group’s lineup for years, so this is a massive shock to anyone who’s followed them.
The arrest went down at a major Kentucky music festival, which makes this even more public and messy. Festival organizers are likely scrambling to figure out their next moves too.
Based on reporting from Page Six.
