freak out,' he told one victim, according to court records. 'If you tell your parents, they're going to.

Finch allegedly confessed to abuses against seven boys, aged 13 to 16 at the time of the crimes. The bassist was arrested in March after a 17-year-old claimed he had sex with the musician. 'It is my own fault and I will work hard to regain trust and respect from those I let down, including myself.' Finch has also written apology letters to each of his victims. 'I will be remembered for this unfortunate moment,' Finch said, according to the Associated Press. In addition to serving time, Finch will be classified as a sex offender and must register his address with authorities for the next 25 years. Although he claimed drinking had impaired his ability to remember much of the events, Finch takes 'responsibility 100%', he told the judge, and said he regretted the way his musical legacy will be tarnished by 'stupidity while under the influence of alcohol'. Founding member Richard Finch, who co-wrote disco hits such as That's the Way (I Like It), met his victims through a home recording studio, where he coached aspiring musicians.įinch, 56, pleaded no contest to several charges, including one count of sex with a minor and seven counts of sexual imposition.

KC and the Sunshine Band's former bassist has been sentenced to seven years in prison after admitting to sexually abusing several teenage boys.

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