Rock group drops guitarist from tour amid accusations involving a minor
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Key Points:
- Modest Mouse has dropped guitarist Simon O'Connor from their upcoming tour amid accusations that he sent inappropriate messages to a minor, with Seth Jabour of Les Savy Fav stepping in as his replacement.
- The allegations surfaced when a 16-year-old fan shared screenshots claiming O'Connor sent her an erotic image and direct messages after she liked some of his Instagram stories, despite her age being indicated in her profile.
- O'Connor responded by denying any sexual intent, explaining he mistakenly messaged the wrong person after confusing her with a previous individual who had harassed him, and issued a public apology for his poor judgment.
- The band has not commented further, and O'Connor, who joined Modest Mouse in 2021 and appears on their latest album, acknowledged the controversy but emphasized his opposition to any sexual behavior involving minors.
