Ian Watkins of 'Lostprophets' charged with sex crimes against children

Ian Watkins, lead singer of the Welsh rock band "Lostprophets" has been charged and is being held without bail for 6 charges relating to crimes against at least two children. One of which is conspiracy to rape a one year old girl (Rolling Stone, Dec.19). Two women, ages 24 and 20 have also been charged in the crimes but their names have not been released due to unknown legal issues.
Watkins is also being charged with possessing, distributing and making "extreme" child and animal pornography. The crimes he is accused of happened between May and December of this 2012. Watkins has not admitted guilt to any of the charges and his lawyer, Tom Crowther has stated that he will plead not guilty. The singer will appear in court on Dec.31.
The band, Lostprophets was one of the most successful bands to emerge from Wales. They formed in 1997 and had just released their fifth studio album in April. They have sold 3.5 million albums to date.