Of Mice & Men and Attack Attack! vocalist is being accused of sexual harassment by approximately fifteen women (including minors).
The musician, who stated that "Jesus is coming back" in relation to the anti-racist demonstrations happening in the United States and around the world, in an article published by AltPress , had his statement used as a trigger to break the silence of Caitlyn Stiffler , who used her social media to claim that the portal had received several reports from young people denouncing the artist's behavior, but had hidden the facts. Read the statement below.
"I originally shared this on my stories and Facebook, but I didn't want it to disappear. I want everyone who needs to see it to see it.".
Dear AltPress , do you remember when more than 15 girls shared their stories with you about this serial rapist? Because I remember. I was one of them. Now you not only want to share HIS absurdities, but you want to put his name next to Jesus? No, just no. This is not okay.
The alternative community has been following you for YEARS. I followed your news so closely throughout high school and saw my artist friends featured in your magazine. Being contacted by you to share my story, hoping this wouldn't happen to other girls, felt like a dream. Finally, there was something I could do, considering I heard from the police that there was nothing more I could hope for without physical evidence. I never thought anyone would believe me or take this seriously, and then your magazine came along asking us to share.
He not only raped girls, probably more than anyone even knows, he was a predator preying on underage girls, using his position in the music industry to do so. He threatened you with a lawsuit and you backed down. I understand, who would want to get involved with that when you could simply… not. It was your choice, a choice none of us had. We can't just let it go and forget. I, for one, hoped you would at least stop talking about him. I guess I was wrong to expect that.
He needs to be CANCELLED. Get him away from those kids who think he's a good person who deserves recognition,” Caitlyn wrote.
So far, Austin Carlile has not commented on the allegations.