Campaigners call for Jared Leto's concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims
Women's safety campaigners and domestic abuse charities are calling for the cancellation of Thirty Seconds to Mars' upcoming UK concerts due to criminal sexual conduct allegations against frontman Jared Leto. A BBC investigation detailed claims from four women accusing Leto of sexual assault and grooming when they were teenagers and he was in his 30s and 40s. Leto strongly denies these claims, but charities urge organizers to prioritize safety over profit.
Why it matters
This highlights the ongoing societal debate around accountability for alleged misconduct by public figures, the 'cancel culture' phenomenon, and the role of venues and promoters in responding to serious accusations. It also underscores the impact of investigative journalism on public events.
Image source, Getty Images Image caption, The musician - who strongly denies the claims - is currently scheduled to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next April
Warning: Contains graphic details of alleged sexual offences and misconduct, as well as strong language
Women's safety campaigners are calling for Thirty Seconds to Mars' upcoming concerts in the UK to be cancelled after frontman Jared Leto was accused of criminal sexual conduct.
A BBC investigation published last week heard from four women who have accused the US musician and actor of behaviour which includes sexual assault and grooming.
The alleged offences took place in the 2000s and 2010s when the women were teenagers and Leto was in his 30s and 40s. He is now 54.
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