Hardcore band Coalesce have issued a public assertion addressing on-line accusations circulating on Reddit involving guitarist Jes Steineger. The band acknowledged consciousness of the claims and shared particulars of their very own evaluation, finally stating that they stand behind Steineger whereas additionally recognizing that errors had been made.
In accordance with Coalesce in an announcement, the scenario stems from an inappropriate however mutual e-mail change between Steineger and a 24-year-old scholar on the college the place he was educating earlier this yr. Coalesce emphasised that the scenario was dealt with internally and that their place was shaped solely after reviewing all obtainable documentation and correspondence.
Coalesce additionally acknowledged issues surrounding energy dynamics in tutorial settings, whereas additionally asserting that the web narrative has expanded past what they consider the proof helps.
Coalesce wrote: “We’re conscious of a Reddit publish and associated feedback making accusations towards our guitarist Jes and, by extension, the band. Earlier this yr, Jes knowledgeable us that he had engaged in a mutual however inappropriate e-mail change with a 24-year-old scholar at his college. Given the apparent issues round energy dynamics, we requested to evaluation all correspondences and proof. We went by means of every little thing totally.
“The bodily contact that has been referenced publicly consisted of consensual interactions, which included student-initiated ‘pinky swears’ and two non-sexual hugs, after which he didn’t pursue or encourage any additional bodily contact. Nothing resembling sexual misconduct, predation, or assault occurred. No sexually specific pictures or supplies had been exchanged or solicited.
“Jes has persistently acknowledged fault for initiating non-public e-mail contact and for not instantly alerting the college, which contributed to his private resignation from the academy.
“This matter arose in an educational context, and whereas Jes is a member of Coalesce, no band-related standing, entry, or affect performed any position in what occurred. There was additionally no quid professional quo conduct in his position as her professor. The documentation exhibits that the interplay was mutual, that the scholar’s attraction pre-dated these occasions, and it ended when Jes withdrew consent to pursue something inappropriate.
“Jes fucked up. He has repeatedly owned his half. However the narrative now being circulated goes far past the details. After reviewing the proof ourselves, we stand behind Jes and reject these mischaracterizations.”
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