Complete List of Recent Sexual Assault Allegations in the Music Industry
Sexual Assault Allegations in the Music Industry: A Comprehensive List
Here's a chronological overview of major sexual assault allegations that have emerged in the music industry:
Matt Mondanile (Real Estate, Duck Tails)
- Multiple women accused him of inappropriate sexual behavior
- Real Estate removed him from the band
- Tour dates for Duck Tails were canceled
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R. Kelly
- Accused of running a sex cult and keeping sex slaves
- Former girlfriend Kitti Jones corroborated allegations
- Legal team threatened defamation lawsuit against Buzzfeed
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Alex Calder
- Accused of sexual assault by unnamed victim
- Dropped by Captured Tracks label
- Admitted to charges and apologized
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Heathcliff Berru (Publicist)
- Multiple allegations of sexually aggressive behavior
- Resigned as CEO of Life or Death PR
- Admitted to inappropriate conduct
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Kirk Webster (Publicist)
- Accused of drugging and sexually abusing Austin Rick
- Denied allegations but shut down Webster Public Relations
- Major impact on country music industry
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Ethan Kath (Crystal Castles)
- Alice Glass accused him of rape and physical abuse
- Denied allegations and threatened legal action
- Multiple tour dates canceled
Björk vs. Lars von Trier
- Accused director of harassment and professional retaliation
- Von Trier denied allegations
- Highlighted systemic issues in entertainment industry
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Additional Cases:
- Twiggy Ramirez (Marilyn Manson): Fired after rape allegations
- Nelly: Accused of tour bus rape, denied charges
- Decapitated: Band members accused of kidnapping and rape
- The Gaslamp Killer: Accused of drugging and raping two women
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