The lead singer of Montreal-based rock band Arcade Hearth has launched an announcement in response to a media report that features a number of allegations of sexual misconduct.
The accusations in opposition to Win Butler are outlined in a report from leisure information website Pitchfork, which revealed a narrative on Saturday containing allegations of inappropriate sexual interactions with three girls and one one that identifies as gender fluid.
The complainants instructed Pitchfork the alleged interactions have been inappropriate based mostly on gaps in age and energy dynamics at play and included unwelcome advances.
In an emailed assertion despatched by means of a disaster public relations agency, Butler acknowledged he had sexual relationships exterior of his marriage to bandmate Regine Chassagne.
However the singer is denying any allegations of misconduct, saying all encounters came about between consenting adults and he by no means touched a lady in opposition to her will or demanded sexual favours.
Butler apologized for his behaviour and stated he was combating psychological well being and alcohol dependence points across the time the alleged incidents came about.
“As I look to the longer term, I’m persevering with to be taught from my errors and dealing arduous to change into a greater individual, somebody my son might be pleased with,” Butler stated within the assertion, despatched by New York-based Risa Heller Communications.
“I’m sorry for the ache I prompted – I’m sorry I wasn’t extra conscious and tuned in to the impact I’ve on individuals.”
Arcade Hearth is taken into account probably the most profitable Canadian bands to rise out of the indie rock scene of the early 2000s.
The Grammy and Juno-winning band is about to embark on a world tour this week to advertise their sixth album “We.”
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