Apr 29, 2026 10:04am PT

Newsboys File Lawsuit Against MercyMe, Christian Tour Promoters, World Vision Charity and Journalists Who Broke Michael Tait Sex Scandal

The suit accuses dozens of defendants of defamation and antitrust violations. It maintains a Roys Report article involving rape allegations was concocted to scotch a $50 million deal the Newsboys' founder was making, selling his business hooking up Christian acts with charities to subsidize tours.

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Chris Willman

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The Christian rock band the Newsboys and their co-founder Wes Campbell have filed a wide-ranging lawsuit in the wake of scandals that brought their career to a halt. The suit alleges a combination of defamation and antitrust violations, going after dozens of defendants, ranging from competing Christian music group MercyMe to the World Vision charity, along with the top concert promoters in the CCM business, and the journalists who have been at the forefront of breaking news about the Newsboys and their disgraced former singer, Michael Tait.