LINKIN PARK’S EMILY ARMSTRONG Responds to Scientology Criticism

It Linkin Park The reunion has been lively as titles go. Within 24 hours from the group heralding their return with the vocalist Emily Armstrong, Linkin Park had to address lack of an original drummer Rob Bourdon as well as discover that guitarist Brad Delson I wouldn’t tour with them.

Against the background of the above, there were criticisms Armstrong to support his fellow Scientologists Danny Masterson during his trial. Masterson he was convicted of raping two women in a 2003 trial in May 2023, a third count of rape that resulted in a hung jury. Masterson in September he was sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Mars Volta vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavalawife of Chrissy Carnell-Bixler was particularly critical Armstrongbecause she was one of the women who accused Masterson of rape. Cedric and: chrissy then spoke out about alleged harassment by the Church of Scientology Chrissy came forward, back chrissy By publishing the following in his Instagram story.

“Linkin ParkIts new lead singer is a die-hard Scientologist who supports a convicted serial rapist both in and out of court. Emily Armstrong he is a true believer in the scientology cult/criminal organization involved in human and child trafficking, child and elder abuse, covering up countless SS on children and adults.

“Also a true believer in LRH who says homosexuals are sexually deviant, on the same level as child molesters, and all homosexuals should be sent to a leper colony. You can read Scientologists’ views on the LGBT community in Science of Survival or Dianetics. .

Armstrong He has since responded on his Instagram stories, saying he regrets the support Masterson and that he does not support violence or abuse against women.

“Hello, it’s me Emily“, he wrote Armstrong. “I’m new to most of you and I wanted to clear up something that happened a while ago.

“A few years ago I was asked to support someone I considered a friend at court and went to one early hearing as an observer. I soon realized I shouldn’t have. I always try to see the good in people. , and I misjudged him when unimaginable details emerged and he was found guilty.

“To put it as simply as possible. I do not condone violence or abuse against women, and I empathize with the victims of these crimes.”