Former Manowar Guitarist Pleads Guilty to Downloading Child Pornography

Karl Logan now faces 25 years in prison

BY Josiah HughesPublished Jul 27, 2020

In 2018, Karl Logan, former guitarist for the fantasy-themed power metal band Manowar, was arrested and charged with possession of child pornography. Now, the 55-year-old has pleaded guilty and faces prison time.

According to the Charlotte Observer, Logan pleaded guilty to two counts of child pornography. His sentencing date has not yet been scheduled, but he faces at least 25 years in prison.

Logan was initially charged with six counts of third-degree exploitation of a minor.

Logan joined Manowar in 1994 and parted ways with the band when he was first arrested. You can read their statement on the arrest below.

The band have not yet commented on his guilty plea.
 
 

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