As the Tin Gods were wrapping up their final concert in Boston, federal agents raided the home of the bassist’s mother where her fiancé, Barrett Bolden has apparently been living. Agents were photographed leaving the home with multiple boxes. Following the raid, Bolden was arrested and charged with multiple counts of extortion and making threats.
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Last week, the internet was enraptured by the story of Jesse Mala dating the sister of lead singer, Chase Robinson, possibly behind Robinson’s back. Rumors of infighting were heightened when photos of the two bruised bandmembers surfaced. And when a sex tape, starring Mala and a still unnamed partner was leaked, many thought it would spell the end of Mala’s relationship with Ella Robinson and possibly even the end of the Tin Gods.
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But apparently, the real story was going on behind the scenes.
“Mr. Mala was the victim of a sextortion scam by his ex-stepfather,” FBI Public Affairs Specialist Sara Miller said during a press briefing tonight. “Bolden had been making threats for weeks to release certain information to the public unless Mr. Mala paid an exorbitant fee. Mr. Mala refused and subsequently his sex tape was posted online. Any and all copies of said tape are the product of a crime, and anyone distributing or posting the video will be prosecuted to the furthest extent of the law.”
Fortunately, all seems to be right with Robinson and Mala. Both Robinsons. Ella and Jesse have been frequently photographed together on tour, as have Chase and Jesse. Nice to see a story with a happy ending for a change.
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Dare we say that wedding bells are on the horizon?
Stay tuned…