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Manowar - Guitarist Arrested On Child Pornography Charges


In the midst of their farewell tour, The Final Battle World Tour, Karl Logan, Manowar's guitarist since 1994, has been arrested and bonded out for "the offense of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor", as reported by Mike Walters, TMZ's former news director, on his new celebrity news agency, The Blast. Logan was arrested on August 9th in Charlotte, North Carolina, and was given a $35,000 bail to which he bonded out. Manowar has yet to respond publicly to the arrest.

The full report reads: "According to the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office, Manowar guitarist Karl Logan has been charged with possessing child pornography.

Logan, 53, was arrested on August 9 in Charlotte, North Carolina and charged with six counts of third-degree exploitation of a minor.

Under N.C. General Statute §14-190.17A, 'a person commits the offense of third-degree sexual exploitation of a minor if, knowing the character or content of the material, he possesses material that contains a visual representation of a minor engaging in sexual activity.'

A spokesperson for the Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office told The Blast that a warrant was issued back in August for the guitarist's arrest and he was booked into the local jail.

Logan's bail was set at $35,000 and he has since bonded out."


Courtesy of Mecklenburg County Sheriff's Office




The band released this statement regarding the matter: "With regard to Karl Logan's arrest and the charges against him: Due to the fact that Karl and his attorneys are dealing with these issues, he will not perform with Manowar. The new album and upcoming tour will not be affected."

Source: mecksheriffweb.mecklenburgcountync.gov
Band profile: Manowar
Posted: 26.10.2018 by Kais


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26.10.2018 - 14:54
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Tage Westerlund
Thats the news, if he is guilty, i hope he dies in jail, but I wonder where mnanowariors and band fans will stand, whit moral and law, or idol side? band, what can tjhay say here? If its true, band must kick him out and maybe Ross Freedman can step in and pölay final show and split up. This is way to serlous as some arsene charges in Norge and bm scene , even more serious as murder. Havning videos is equal evil as do it!
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26.10.2018 - 16:17
Daniell
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Elite
You never know who's one, until they are caught...
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26.10.2018 - 16:41
Maco
Pvt Funderground
Split with Inquisition when
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26.10.2018 - 17:22
ManiacBlasphemer
Black Knight
Just that most likely he won't do any jail time. The guy from Inquisition I think he got probation and some psychiatric help but did not do any jail time. If Logan does not have a history of possessing child pornography, and if he says he is guilty, he will for sure receive a light sentence.

More important, if Manowar is not kicking out this guy after this whole fiasco, then they will surely face a huge backlash. They as a band will too.
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26.10.2018 - 18:27
Metashadow8
Ah god damnit Karl. yeah they have to kick him out. I only hope they can figure it out quickly so they don't have to cancel too many shows.
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26.10.2018 - 20:29
romeck
Sad. Fuck.
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26.10.2018 - 21:22
Kais
Here is Magic Circle Entertainment's official response to Karl Logan's situation:

Quote:
With regard to Karl Logan's arrest and the charges against him:
Due to the fact that Karl and his attorneys are dealing with these issues, he will not perform with Manowar.
The new album and upcoming tour will not be affected.


New album...?
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26.10.2018 - 21:27
WorpeX
Made of Metal
Written by Kais on 26.10.2018 at 21:22

Here is Magic Circle Entertainment's official response to Karl Logan's situation:

Quote:
With regard to Karl Logan's arrest and the charges against him:
Due to the fact that Karl and his attorneys are dealing with these issues, he will not perform with Manowar.
The new album and upcoming tour will not be affected.


New album...?


Probably another shitty re-recording.
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26.10.2018 - 22:59
AndreMarcos
Sick fuck ...
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27.10.2018 - 02:12
Akula
Written by Kais on 26.10.2018 at 21:22

Here is Magic Circle Entertainment's official response to Karl Logan's situation:

Quote:
With regard to Karl Logan's arrest and the charges against him:
Due to the fact that Karl and his attorneys are dealing with these issues, he will not perform with Manowar.
The new album and upcoming tour will not be affected.


New album...?

A conceptual album about children.
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27.10.2018 - 03:12
Mountain King
K i K o
Written by Bad English on 26.10.2018 at 14:54

Thats the news, if he is guilty, i hope he dies in jail, but I wonder where mnanowariors and band fans will stand, whit moral and law, or idol side? band, what can tjhay say here? If its true, band must kick him out and maybe Ross Freedman can step in and pölay final show and split up. This is way to serlous as some arsene charges in Norge and bm scene , even more serious as murder. Havning videos is equal evil as do it!

There are people in power doing way worse than this. Why aren't they rotting in jail? I don't want to open a discussion about this on metal storm because I know that the staff are picky regarding these topics but there far more serious things happening in the world and your country Norway as well.
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27.10.2018 - 04:59
nikarg
Staff
Written by Mountain King on 27.10.2018 at 03:12

I don't want to open a discussion about this on metal storm because I know that the staff are picky regarding these topics but there far more serious things happening in the world and your country Norway as well.

Name one thing more serious than a child being sexually abused. I'm not staff, but I'm really fucking picky about this.
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27.10.2018 - 05:50
Ocean Sage
That's shocking and real sick
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27.10.2018 - 06:23
Shadowcross
The Summoner
If he's actually done it, then throw him straight into sulfuric acid.
The band can move on without a disgusting scumbag like this.
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27.10.2018 - 07:08
Drippy.Hippie
Karl Logan is a wimp and a poser, leave the hall dude!

On a serious note though, I wonder if Ross The Boss would be interested in rejoining them, it'd be the original lineup.

I'm curious to know how in the hell he was caught in the first place........
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27.10.2018 - 08:37
Cynic Metalhead
Paisa Vich Nasha
Written by Drippy.Hippie on 27.10.2018 at 07:08


I'm curious to know how in the hell he was caught in the first place........


Maybe he's trying to dodge feds by playing out loud "Warriors of the world", you may never know.
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27.10.2018 - 09:37
Theodore V
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Motherfucking piece of shit ... I hope it's not true as a longtime manowar fan, but if it is, he should be kicked out of the band immediately ...
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27.10.2018 - 10:45
Ellrohir
Heaven Knight
Here in Czech Republic child porn was found in the computer of our president. He claimed he got attacked by hackers, police finished the investigation saying he downloaded it "by accident". He got re-elected this January...
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27.10.2018 - 13:02
Chidder
Written by Ellrohir on 27.10.2018 at 10:45

Here in Czech Republic child porn was found in the computer of our president. He claimed he got attacked by hackers, police finished the investigation saying he downloaded it "by accident". He got re-elected this January...


Damn, that's sad, disturbing... and funny at the same time
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27.10.2018 - 13:13
MeatWolf
Written by Ellrohir on 27.10.2018 at 10:45

child porn was found in the computer of our president.

Not bashing Russia can lead you to far more grim consequenses.
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27.10.2018 - 13:33
Mountain King
K i K o
Written by nikarg on 27.10.2018 at 04:59

Written by Mountain King on 27.10.2018 at 03:12

I don't want to open a discussion about this on metal storm because I know that the staff are picky regarding these topics but there are far more serious things happening in the world and your country Norway as well.

Name one thing more serious than a child being sexually abused. I'm not staff, but I'm really fucking picky about this.

Of course that's one of the most terrible things that can happen but to elaborate further on my comment, there are nations / politicians initiating wars & conflicts all the time which cause DEATH (way worse than child abuse in absolute terms), rape, immigration, starvation, crime etc... on a massive scale. Shouldn't those people be pointed out by us and every other decent citizen? To me those people are even worse than Logan and should be the main concern.

Again, of course I am completely disturbed by this recent news related to Logan but my point was to say that most of the people are silent and ignoring reality and then some news pops up about something like this and then everyone starts to act like the saint and starts giving theories about who should die in jail.
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27.10.2018 - 13:35
Mountain King
K i K o
Written by Ellrohir on 27.10.2018 at 10:45

Here in Czech Republic child porn was found in the computer of our president. He claimed he got attacked by hackers, police finished the investigation saying he downloaded it "by accident". He got re-elected this January...

In Slovakia it's even worse. Politicians steal public money and get re-elected. Of course that happens everywhere but I am not sure if on such a big scale as here in dear Slovakia.
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27.10.2018 - 16:29
FYA
Destroyer
Written by Mountain King on 27.10.2018 at 13:35

Written by Ellrohir on 27.10.2018 at 10:45

Here in Czech Republic child porn was found in the computer of our president. He claimed he got attacked by hackers, police finished the investigation saying he downloaded it "by accident". He got re-elected this January...

In Slovakia it's even worse. Politicians steal public money and get re-elected. Of course that happens everywhere but I am not sure if on such a big scale as here in dear Slovakia.

I don't want to 'outbid' but come to Poland guys:D

Overall - that's a shitty situation. I remember when Ovid's WIthering released all the albums they made for free, when turned out that their vocalist is involved in some 'weird things' with kids. I guess it's not a possibility here :V
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27.10.2018 - 18:57
nikarg
Staff
Written by Mountain King on 27.10.2018 at 13:33

Written by nikarg on 27.10.2018 at 04:59

Written by Mountain King on 27.10.2018 at 03:12

I don't want to open a discussion about this on metal storm because I know that the staff are picky regarding these topics but there are far more serious things happening in the world and your country Norway as well.

Name one thing more serious than a child being sexually abused. I'm not staff, but I'm really fucking picky about this.

Of course that's one of the most terrible things that can happen but to elaborate further on my comment, there are nations / politicians initiating wars & conflicts all the time which cause DEATH (way worse than child abuse in absolute terms), rape, immigration, starvation, crime etc... on a massive scale. Shouldn't those people be pointed out by us and every other decent citizen? To me those people are even worse than Logan and should be the main concern.

Again, of course I am completely disturbed by this recent news related to Logan but my point was to say that most of the people are silent and ignoring reality and then some news pops up about something like this and then everyone starts to act like the saint and starts giving theories about who should die in jail.

I see your point.

However, this news is about child porn. And when this news is about child porn but you're wondering what happens with nations or politicians initiating wars & conflicts and the fact that they get away with it... you're diluting what is being said. You're diluting the issue. And the issue here is someone being accused (not guilty yet) for possessing child pornography, not the fact that other serious crimes go unpunished or that people don't talk about them. Anyone can discuss about anything they want, if you want you can start a thread about corrupted governments or war crimes. But I really don't see the point of bringing something like this up on a news post about child pornography.
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27.10.2018 - 19:48
Metren
Dreadrealm
Written by nikarg on 27.10.2018 at 18:57


...this news is about child porn but you're wondering what happens with nations or politicians initiating wars & conflicts and the fact that they get away with it... you're diluting what is being said. You're diluting the issue. And the issue here is someone being accused (not guilty yet) for possessing child pornography, not the fact that other serious crimes go unpunished or that people don't talk about them. Anyone can discuss about anything they want, if you want you can start a thread about corrupted governments or war crimes. But I really don't see the point of bringing something like this up on a news post about child pornography.


Exactly my thoughts. Also, isn't that classical red herring of "But what about this "more important" issue?" the standard response of those very same corrupt politicians themselves?

As for the news itself, fuck the guy if he is found guilty and fuck Manowar, unless they condemn and disown him in the harshest ways possible.
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28.10.2018 - 10:33
Kais
In the meantime, David Shankle found it appropriate to write in favor of himself on top of Karl Logan's situation...

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After thinking a lot, I consider appropriate to put together some words about the unfortunate events that have happened recently with Karl, which are of public knowledge and I will not repeat here, I just want to emphasize that I believe in the justice of my beloved country and I am sure that the truth will come to light very soon. Meanwhile, I want to thank you all for the innumerable messages I am receiving, for that reason, as I said before, I consider important to say a few words ... For those who do not know, I joined Manowar back in 1988 after overcoming a casting from around 150 guitar players, I can proudly tell you that I was present during the mix of the iconic Kings Of Metal and I had the privilege of doing the tour to present the album.

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Today, as you can imagine, I am full of duties and responsibilities, but it is also true that I am part of the Manowar family, I always had the best relationship with Joey, Eric and all the other guys that I consider nothing less but brothers, so if Duty calls my door, I will be happy to be present my weapons once again.


Read the full quote here.
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29.10.2018 - 13:53
Mountain King
K i K o
Written by Metren on 27.10.2018 at 19:48

Written by nikarg on 27.10.2018 at 18:57


...this news is about child porn but you're wondering what happens with nations or politicians initiating wars & conflicts and the fact that they get away with it... you're diluting what is being said. You're diluting the issue. And the issue here is someone being accused (not guilty yet) for possessing child pornography, not the fact that other serious crimes go unpunished or that people don't talk about them. Anyone can discuss about anything they want, if you want you can start a thread about corrupted governments or war crimes. But I really don't see the point of bringing something like this up on a news post about child pornography.


Exactly my thoughts. Also, isn't that classical red herring of "But what about this "more important" issue?" the standard response of those very same corrupt politicians themselves?

As for the news itself, fuck the guy if he is found guilty and fuck Manowar, unless they condemn and disown him in the harshest ways possible.

Of course Karl's case needs to come to justice. Just saying, let's not forget about other things happening around us which consequences are sometime equal or worse to this and even specifically related to children and not just wars and weapons. These things we tend to ignore because they are too big for us to influence.

Naturally, if Karl is guilty then he should be punished. I don't think we even need to discuss that.
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29.10.2018 - 15:49
aesir25
Written by Mountain King on 27.10.2018 at 13:35

Written by Ellrohir on 27.10.2018 at 10:45

Here in Czech Republic child porn was found in the computer of our president. He claimed he got attacked by hackers, police finished the investigation saying he downloaded it "by accident". He got re-elected this January...

In Slovakia it's even worse. Politicians steal public money and get re-elected. Of course that happens everywhere but I am not sure if on such a big scale as here in dear Slovakia.

It's really bad everywhere. Here in Ohio USA, the lottery commission just rehired the people that were recently charged with stealing funds from that lottery while they were previously working there.
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29.10.2018 - 20:32
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Tage Westerlund
Written by Ellrohir on 27.10.2018 at 10:45

Here in Czech Republic child porn was found in the computer of our president. He claimed he got attacked by hackers, police finished the investigation saying he downloaded it "by accident". He got re-elected this January...


President is protected as institution not person. No matter where in cssr or usa. its same, those are untachables.
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01.11.2018 - 20:11
Kais
WCCB Charlotte published further details about Karl Logan's alleged offenses:

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Karl Logan, 53, was arrested in Charlotte on August 9th and charged with six counts of Third Degree Sexual Exploitation of a Minor. According to arrest warrants, the offenses took place between June 18th and August 2nd of 2018.

The warrants say Logan was in possession of several videos which depicted girls between the ages of four and 12-years-old engaged in a variety of sexual acts with unidentified men. Each video is described in graphic detail, including one scene where a girl age 10-12 "chokes and becomes visibly upset."
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