New Linkin Park Singer Emily Armstrong Responds to Criticism Over Danny Masterson Support

variety.com:

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music No sooner had Linkin Park announced Dead Sara singer Emily Armstrong as the reformed band’s new vocalist than a torrent of criticism emerged over her previous ties to the Church of Scientology and her past support of convicted rapist and actor Danny Masterson.

Late Friday, she responded: “Hi, I’m Emily,” she wrote in an Instagram story post. “I’m new to so many of you, and I wanted to clear the air about something that happened a while back. “Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend at a court appearance, and went to one early hearing as an observer.

Soon after, I realized I shouldn’t have. I always try to see the good in people, and I misjudged him. I have never spoken with him since. “Unimaginable details emerged and he was later found guilty. “To say it as clearly as possible: I do not condone abuse or violence against women, and I empathize with the victims of these crimes.” Masterson, a former star on the hit Fox sitcom “That 70’s Show” and in Netflix’s “The Ranch,” was sentenced last September to30 years to life in prison, after being convicted of two of three forcible rape charges earlier in the year.