Famed ‘80s new wave band’s singer smirks as he’s arrested on horrifying sex charges
Ross Davidson, the singer of 1980s new wave band Spandau Ballet, was sentenced to 14 years in prison after being convicted of multiple sexual offenses against six women between 2013 and 2019. Newly released bodycam footage shows him smirking during his 2021 arrest, while he denied all allegations in court. The judge criticized his behavior as disgraceful and noted the profound impact on the victims, several of whom testified during the trial.
- ▪Ross Davidson was sentenced to 14 years in prison for sexual assault, rape, and voyeurism committed between 2013 and 2019.
- ▪Bodycam footage from his 2021 arrest shows him smirking as charges were read, including rape and recording a victim without consent.
- ▪Davidson, who used the stage name Ross Wild, joined Spandau Ballet in 2018, replacing original singer Tony Hadley.
- ▪He was convicted in two trials, one in July 2024 and another in January 2025, for crimes committed in London and Thailand.
- ▪The judge stated that Davidson treated women without respect and that his refusal to admit guilt retraumatized the victims.
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Celebrity News Famed ‘80s new wave band’s singer smirks as he’s arrested on horrifying sex charges By Vanessa Serna Published April 30, 2026, 6:20 p.m. ET Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson was seen smirking while being arrested in 2021 for sexually assaulting and raping several women. In newly released bodycam footage, the frontman, who was sentenced to 14 years in prison on Thursday, smiled and shook his head as an officer read him a list of charges. At the time, the officer listed three offenses that occurred in 2019, including rape, voyeurism and recording of a victim without consent. 8 Spandau Ballet singer Ross Davidson was seen smirking during his 2021 arrest for sexually assaulting and raping several women.
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