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Megadeth has issued a statement in response to David Ellefson, the band’s bassist, denying allegations that he “groomed” an underage fan on social media.
“We are aware of recent statements regarding David Ellefson and are closely monitoring developments,” the metal band said in a social media post on Monday.
“We’re all familiar with one another when it comes to business and creativity. There are, however, aspects of David’s personal life that he has kept private “It was still going on. “It’s critical that all voices be heard loudly and respectfully as this situation develops. We eagerly await the disclosure of the truth.”
After alleged sexually explicit messages and video surfaced online on Monday, Ellefson, 56, tried to clear the air over speculation that he was allegedly intimately involved in communications with another woman who wasn’t his wife.
— Megadeth (@Megadeth) May 11, 2021
According to People magazine, Ellefson denied rumours that he “groomed” an underage fan in a social media post that has since been made private.
“As you may or may not be aware, some private and personal conversations and interactions have surfaced online, released with malice by a third party who was not authorised to have or share them,” Ellefson wrote in the lengthy caption. “I want to address it as openly and honestly as possible, despite the fact that it is certainly embarrassing.”
“These were private, adult interactions that were taken out of context and manipulated to inflict maximum damage to my reputation, career, and family,” he continued. “The other party to the dispute has issued a statement, which you can read below. I appreciate her taking the time to do so, and I hope this clarifies that the situation was not as it appeared.”
Ellefson’s denial was accompanied by a purported screenshot of a statement from the woman with whom he was allegedly involved at the time.
The woman admitted to recording her alleged intimate communications with Ellefson and referred to herself as “nave” for sharing them with a friend without the musician’s permission.
“Yes, those video calls did occur, but I was the one who initiated them, and I was never under the age of consent. Before that, nothing untoward had occurred. It was all voluntary; I’m not a victim, and I wasn’t groomed in any way because I was the one who started it “According to reports, the woman stated.
For the past 27 years, Ellefson has been married to Julie. Roman, 25, and his daughter Athena, 22, are the couple’s two children.
Ellefson’s representative did not respond to a request for comment from Fox News right away.
