EDM Artist Bassnectar, accused of sexual abuse of minors

A popular musical artist who's facing allegations of statutory rape is scheduled to perform at the Daylight Beach Club at Mandalay Bay in October.

Lorin Ashton, popularly known by his stage name of Bassnectar, is facing allegations of sex trafficking, child pornography, and sexual abuse of minors.

The allegations first surfaced in 2020, followed by a formal lawsuit in 2021. Bassnectar stepped away from the public eye following the initial accusations but has maintained they are untrue.

Both the original lawsuit and response can be viewed below. They were filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee.

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0:00 EDM Artist Bassnectar, accused of sexual abuse of minors, to perform at Mandalay Bay Daylight Club
2:56 3 people rescued from abandoned building fire in Las Vegas Arts District
5:13 Coroner IDs 17-year-old killed after running red light, hitting Las Vegas police car

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