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Los Retros frontman Mauri Tapia charged with four felonies involving a child
The 26‑year‑old musician was arrested on Oct. 8 and faces $3 million bail.
By Felo News Desk · Published
Mauri Tapia, the 26‑year‑old frontman of SoCal indie rock group Los Retros, was arrested on Oct. 8 and charged with four felony counts of unlawful acts with a child under the age of 10, according to court records cited by the Los Angeles Times.
Tapia, a Moorpark resident, was booked in Ventura County Superior Court on Oct. 17 and held on $3 million bail; he has not entered a plea. The charges include special allegations that the alleged victim was vulnerable and that Tapia abused a position of trust.
Los Retros, known for blending vintage Mexican ballads with indie rock, had recently performed at Coachella and was slated for the Stones Throw 30th anniversary festival. Stones Throw Records issued a statement saying it is disassociating from Tapia and has cancelled his scheduled performance.
Key facts
- Mauri Tapia was arrested on Oct. 8 on four felony counts of unlawful acts with a child under 10. (latimes.com)
- He was booked in Ventura County Superior Court on Oct. 17 with bail set at $3 million. (latimes.com)
- Tapia has not entered a plea and faces special allegations regarding the victim's vulnerability. (latimes.com)
- Stones Throw Records announced it is disassociating from Tapia and cancelled his festival appearance. (latimes.com)
Sources
- [1] latimes.com — originally reported as “Los Retros frontman Mauri Tapia charged with unlawful acts on a child”
