Linkin Park's Singer Emily Armstrong Addresses Danny Masterson Support

As a fervent fan with a penchant for unraveling the intricacies of the entertainment world, I find myself both disheartened and intrigued by the latest developments surrounding Emily Armstrong and her association with Danny Masterson.

Emily Armstrong is walking back her previous support.

The newly appointed frontwoman of Linkin Park recently spoke about her past backing of Danny Masterson during the pretrial proceedings leading up to his 2020 rape case trial.

On September 6th, as reported by Billboard, she wrote on social media, “Hello, I’m Emily. Many of you may not know me yet, but I wanted to address something from the past. A few years ago, I was asked to accompany someone I considered a friend to a court hearing, initially just as an observer. However, I soon realized that I had made a mistake in doing so.

She went on to explain, “I usually look for the positive in individuals, but I made a mistake about him. We haven’t spoken since then. Shocking facts came to light later, and he was eventually convicted. To put it simply: I do not support or tolerate abuse or violence towards women, and I stand with those who have suffered from such crimes.

After Linkin Park, which took a break following the death of lead singer Chester Bennington in 2017, announced their return with a new vocalist, Armstrong’s involvement sparked controversy among some online commentators. Notably, Mars Volta singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala and his wife Chrissie Carnell-Bixler, who has publicly accused Masterson of sexual misconduct, were among the critics.

Last year, Bixler-Zavala reshared some screenshots from comments he made on Dead Sara’s Instagram back then. In those comments, he criticized Armstrong for his rumored connections with the Church of Scientology, a faith that Masterson is part of. It’s worth mentioning that both Bixler-Zavala and his wife were previously members of this church as well. They have claimed that after they accused Masterson, the church targeted them with harassment.

In a comment, Bixler-Zavala mentioned Danny Masterson, who is reportedly your friend and also accused of sexual assault. Billboard reports this comment. Also, do you recall an incident where some people, believed to be fellow Scientologists, tried to prevent one of the accusers from leaving an elevator?

TopMob News has attempted to get a response from both the Church of Scientology and representatives of Linkin Park, but we have yet to receive any replies.

In September 2023, Masterson was given a sentence of 30 years to life in prison, following his conviction for raping two women between 2001 and 2003 at his Hollywood Hills residence. The jury failed to come to a unanimous decision on a third charge accusing him of raping a previous girlfriend, according to NBC News.

Following the verdict, Shawn Holley, one of Masterson’s legal representatives, communicated to TopMob News that a group of highly esteemed appeals lawyers have been scrutinizing the trial records. They’ve pinpointed several substantial issues related to evidence and constitutional matters, which they plan to address in court filings submitted to both state and federal appellate courts.

Holley stated that Masterson was not guilty of the charges for which he was found guilty, and we, along with some of the top legal minds in the nation, have strong faith that these convictions will eventually be reversed.

But Armstrong is not the only celebrity to backtrack after once supporting Masterson.

Actors Ashton Kutcher and Mila Kunis, who appeared with Masterson on the show “That ’70s Show”, were part of a group who penned character references for a judge before Masterson’s sentencing following his conviction.

However, following an online uproar after their letters were disclosed, the now-wed couple apologized for their actions. They explained that Masterson’s family had requested them to write character references, aiming to present the person they knew for 25 years to the judge, which could influence sentencing considerations.

In the video, Kutcher stated, “We understand the hurt that came from the letters we wrote as Danny Masterson’s representatives,” while Kunis, seated next to him, emphasized, “We stand with victims. We have consistently supported them through our actions and will continue to do so in the days ahead.

Kunis expressed her sympathies, saying, “We deeply empathize with anyone who has experienced sexual assault, abuse, or rape.” She then paused the recording.

2024-09-10 01:17

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