Sat Sep 07 18:15:13 UTC 2024: – Linkin Park announced Dead Sara singer Emily Armstrong as their new vocalist
– Criticism emerged over Armstrong’s ties to the Church of Scientology and support of convicted rapist Danny Masterson
– Armstrong responded, expressing regret for supporting Masterson and stating she does not condone abuse or violence against women
– Masterson was sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for rape charges
– Mars Volta singer Cedric Bixler-Zavala and his wife criticized Armstrong for supporting Masterson
– Bixler-Zavala and his wife, former Scientologists, accused the Church of Scientology of harassing them over their allegations against Masterson
– Armstrong had not responded to the Scientology comments at the time of publication
– Linkin Park’s representative directed inquiries to Armstrong’s statement

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