An American death metal musician is facing federal charges for child pornography.
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Martin L. Evanick, the 31-year-old drummer and vocalist for the Illinois-based band The Core Of Your Nightmares, was indicted last week and is being held without bail.
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According to Illinois prosecutors, Evanick, who performs under the stage persona of a killer clown known as “Vlad”, had sex with a minor and took photos of the minor’s genitals, in April.
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If convicted, Evanick could get between 15 and 30 years in prison, a $250,000 fine and term of supervised release between five years and life.
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A TV report on the case can be viewed HERE
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The other members of The Core Of Your Nightmares have posted a statement on their Facebook page distancing themselves from Evanick’s behavior and stating: “We had no involvement or knowledge about these acts, and we in no way condone in such actions. What happened to him is unfortunate, but he brought it on himself.”
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In a separate post, they added: “We DO NOT condone in any of the actions Vlad partook and we are appalled by his behavior. [He] never exhibited any kind of behavior that would make us suspect he would do what he did.”
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Evanick’s bandmates have said they will continue making music without him under another name.
