Chamber have parted ways with their guitarist Mike Moynihan after an individual came forward this afternoon (June 30th) with an allegation of an sexual assault. That allegation can be read below:
In 2015 @/StrengthOfFates assaulted me while on tour. This isn’t me asking for anyone to go after Mike, this is me holding him accountable. I’ve sat with this for 5 yrs. I’ve wanted to speak out about this several times and never felt like I could till now.
— john boyega stan account (@heavensvnt) June 30, 2020
I could say a lot about this incident, but I don’t see the point. Mike knows what he’s done. We’ve spoken about it, he’s acknowledged it. However this doesn’t change what he did or the memories that night left me with.
— john boyega stan account (@heavensvnt) June 30, 2020
Chamber issued the below statement on the matter, confirming Moynihan‘s firing:
“To be clear on where we stand as a band, sexual assault and abuse of any kind are completely unacceptable. We have no tolerance for this kind of behavior. We were made aware of a victim’s story of sexual assault which occurred in 2015 involving Mike Moynihan late last week, and after reaching out and speaking to the victim, we decided that Mike could no longer be a member of Chamber. We stand firmly in support of victims.”
Moynihan responded to the allegations against himself as follows soon after:
Wanted everyone to know that I came to Nikki to accept accountability and responsibility for my past behaviors. In an effort to make everyone feel safe and comfortable I am no longer a part of the Chamber. https://t.co/Mil8liSw0g
— Mike Moynihan Rules (@StrengthOfFates) June 30, 2020
I am doing my own research on accountability programs and am open to any and all guidance as I navigate through this
— Mike Moynihan Rules (@StrengthOfFates) June 30, 2020
I decided to take accountability because I had recognized the damaging potential of my behavior. I have since learned and have since become a better version of myself, but the journey does not end. Hold your friends accountable. Hold yourself accountable. Be better.
— Mike Moynihan Rules (@StrengthOfFates) June 30, 2020
— Chamber (@chamber615) June 30, 2020
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