Slam Dunk Founder Accused of Assault, Steps Down

0:00It's April 26. You're listening to music news today, AI-powered music coverage. I'm Corey with the story. One of the founders of the UK's long-running slam dunk festival, Ben Ray, faces serious sexual assault accusations from actress and performer Jenning. Miller, she posted details on social media, claiming he paid her to dance for him multiple times, then assaulted her after giving her cocaine that made her pass out. The festival has confirmed the issue and said Ray is stepping down immediately. Miller shared screenshots of their text conversations to back up her story, though she didn't name him outright. Her post ran alongside a photo of Ray, making the connection clear to festival followers and music outlets. Word spread fast through metal sites like metal sucks and metal hammer, sparking concern among fans who've attended slam dunk for years. The event draws huge crowds for punk and emo acts, so this hits close to home for the scene. The original post got deleted, but screenshots and reports kept the story alive.

1:01No charges have been fouled yet, and details on any investigation remain unclear. Slam dunk promises to keep running strong next year, but this shadow over his leadership leaves everyone watching how it plays out in the festival.