Anti-Flag and lead singer Justin Sane have right this moment (July 28) launched statements following on-line allegations of sexual assault made in opposition to the frontman.

The band beforehand deleted all their social media accounts and seemingly disbanded by way of a publish on Patreon final week (July 20). A latest episode of the podcast ‘sufficient’ included allegations in opposition to an unnamed punk musician who followers on Reddit linked to Sane.

Now, each Sane and the band have taken to Instagram to launch statements, with the singer denying the claims in opposition to him.

Justin Sane wrote “Not too long ago, there have been claims of sexual assault made in opposition to me and I can inform you that these tales are categorically false. I’ve by no means engaged in a sexual relationship that was not consensual, nor have I ever been approached by a lady after a sexual encounter and been advised I had in any approach acted with out her consent or violated her in any approach.”

“Sexual assault is actual and has a devastating impression on victims. I’ve devoted my complete grownup life to standing up for these victims in addition to these struggling oppression and inequality, who’re victimized, demeaned, and abused. I’ve all the time been, and can all the time be, that individual. The statements being advised about me are the antithesis of what I consider and the way I’ve performed myself all through my life.

His former bandmates Chris, Chris and Pat added “We now have been shocked, confused, saddened and completely heartbroken from the second we heard these allegations. Whereas we consider that is extraordinarily critical, within the final 30 years we’ve by no means seen Justin be violent or aggressive towards girls. This expertise has shaken us to our core.”

“We perceive and apologize that this response might not have been fast sufficient for some individuals. That is new territory for all of us and it’s taking time for us to course of the scenario. It was a privilege for us to be within the band Anti-Flag, as we search to search out our path ahead we want therapeutic to all survivors.”

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