{"id":230772,"date":"2024-09-07T19:51:21","date_gmt":"2024-09-07T19:51:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/newhampshiredigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/07\/linkin-parks-emily-armstrong-responds-to-scientology-criticisms\/"},"modified":"2024-09-07T19:51:21","modified_gmt":"2024-09-07T19:51:21","slug":"linkin-parks-emily-armstrong-responds-to-scientology-criticisms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/newhampshiredigitalnews.com\/index.php\/2024\/09\/07\/linkin-parks-emily-armstrong-responds-to-scientology-criticisms\/","title":{"rendered":"LINKIN PARK’s EMILY ARMSTRONG Responds To Scientology Criticisms"},"content":{"rendered":"


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The Linkin Park<\/a><\/strong> reunion has been a lively one as far as headlines go. Within 24 hours of the band announcing their return<\/a> with vocalist Emily Armstrong<\/strong>, Linkin Park<\/a><\/strong> had to address the absence of original drummer Rob Bourdon<\/strong><\/a> as well as reveal that guitarist Brad Delson<\/strong> wouldn’t be touring with them<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Amidst all the above were criticisms against Armstrong<\/strong> over her support for fellow Scientologist Danny Masterson<\/strong> during his trial. Masterson<\/strong> was convicted of raping two women in 2003 during a trial in May 2023, with a third count of rape resulting in a hung jury. Masterson<\/strong> was sentenced to 30 years in prison in September 2003.<\/p>\n

The Mars Volta<\/a><\/strong> vocalist Cedric Bixler-Zavala<\/strong>‘s wife Chrissie Carnell-Bixler<\/strong> was especially critical of Armstrong<\/strong>, as she was one of the women who accused Masterson of rape. Cedric<\/strong> and Chrissie<\/strong> have been vocal about the Church Of Scientology’s alleged harassment against them after Chrissie<\/strong> came forward, with Chrissie<\/strong> posting the following on his Instagram stories:<\/p>\n

“Linkin Park<\/a><\/strong>‘s new lead singer is a hardcore Scientologist who supporting convicted serial rapist both in and out of court. Emily Armstrong<\/strong> is a true believer of the Scientology cult\/criminal organization that engages in human and child trafficking, child and elder abuse, the coverups of countless SAs on children and adults.<\/p>\n

“Also is a true believer of LRH who said Homosexuals are sexual deviants on the same level as pedophiles and all homosexuals should be sent off to a leper colony. You can read all about Scientologists’ views on LGBT community in Science of Survival or Dianetics.”<\/p>\n

Armstrong<\/strong> has since responded in her own Instagram stories, saying she regrets supporting Masterson<\/strong> and that she does not support abuse or violence against women.<\/p>\n

“Hi, I’m Emily<\/strong>,” wrote Armstrong<\/strong>. “I’m new to so many of you, and I wanted to clear the air about something that happened a while back.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend at a court appearance, and went to one early hearing as an observer. Soon after, I realized I shouldn’t have. I always try to see the good in people, and I misjudged him. I have never spoken with him since. Unimaginable details emerged and he was later found guilty.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“To say it as clearly as possible: I do not condone abuse or violence against women, and I empathize with the victims of these crimes.”<\/p>\n

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