Who is Simon O'Connor?

He is a guitarist for the band Modest Mouse.

Why was Simon O'Connor kicked off the tour?

He sent text messages to a minor.

A minor is a person who is not yet an adult, usually under the age of 18.

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Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor speaks out after being kicked off band’s tour for messaging minor

First publishedAug 2, 18:28 UTC

Last updatedAug 2, 20:35 UTC · 14m ago

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Modest Mouse guitarist Simon O’Connor speaks out after being kicked off band’s tour for messaging minor

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Simon O'Connor, Modest Mouse guitarist, was kicked off the band's tour for sending text messages to a minor.

Reported by 1 outlet — New York Post. See all sources ↓

Simon O'Connor is a guitarist for the band Modest Mouse. He sent text messages to a young fan. The band kicked him off the tour because of this.

Why it matters

This story matters because it involves a musician being removed from a band due to allegations of wrongdoing.

In brief

Who is Simon O'Connor?: He is a guitarist for the band Modest Mouse.
Why was Simon O'Connor kicked off the tour?: He sent text messages to a minor.
What is a minor?: A minor is a person who is not yet an adult, usually under the age of 18.

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The musician denies any wrongdoing and expresses opposition to sexual behavior towards minors.
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New York PostAug 2, 18:28Quotes musician's Reddit post