LINKIN PARK’s EMILY ARMSTRONG Responds To Scientology Criticisms

The Linkin Park reunion has been a full of life one so far as headlines go. Inside 24 hours of the band announcing their return with vocalist Emily Armstrong, Linkin Park needed to tackle the absence of original drummer Rob Bourdon in addition to reveal that guitarist Brad Delson wouldn’t be touring with them.

Amidst all of the above have been criticisms towards Armstrong over her assist for fellow Scientologist Danny Masterson throughout his trial. Masterson was convicted of raping two ladies in 2003 throughout a trial in Could 2023, with a 3rd depend of rape leading to a hung jury. Masterson was sentenced to 30 years in jail in September 2003.

The Mars Volta vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala‘s spouse Chrissie Carnell-Bixler was particularly crucial of Armstrong, as she was one of many ladies who accused Masterson of rape. Cedric and Chrissie have been vocal in regards to the Church Of Scientology’s alleged harassment towards them after Chrissie got here ahead, with Chrissie posting the next on his Instagram tales:

“Linkin Park‘s new lead singer is a hardcore Scientologist who supporting convicted serial rapist each out and in of court docket. Emily Armstrong is a real believer of the Scientology cult/legal group that engages in human and youngster trafficking, youngster and elder abuse, the coverups of numerous SAs on youngsters and adults.

“Is also a real believer of LRH who mentioned Homosexuals are sexual deviants on the identical degree as pedophiles and all homosexuals needs to be despatched off to a leper colony. You’ll be able to learn all about Scientologists’ views on LGBT neighborhood in Science of Survival or Dianetics.”

Armstrong has since responded in her personal Instagram tales, saying she regrets supporting Masterson and that she doesn’t assist abuse or violence towards ladies.

“Hello, I am Emily,” wrote Armstrong. “I am new to so lots of you, and I wished to clear the air about one thing that occurred some time again. 

“A number of years in the past, I used to be requested to assist somebody I thought of a pal at a court docket look, and went to at least one early listening to as an observer. Quickly after, I noticed I should not have. I at all times attempt to see the nice in folks, and I misjudged him. I’ve by no means spoken with him since. Unimaginable particulars emerged and he was later discovered responsible. 

“To say it as clearly as doable: I don’t condone abuse or violence towards ladies, and I empathize with the victims of those crimes.”