Campaigners call for Jared Leto's concerts to be cancelled after criminal sexual conduct claims

BBC Arts Friday 07 August 2026, 14:28 UTC 1 min read

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The musician - who denies the claims - is due to perform with his band at two of the UK's biggest arenas next year.

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