Coalesce on Inappropriate Conduct Allegations In opposition to Guitarist

Coalesce have publicly addressed allegations of inappropriate conduct made towards guitarist Jes Steineger by a former scholar of his at a university establishment.

Phrase of the alleged misconduct started reaching a wider viewers after the accuser posted in an r/Metalcore Reddit thread, the place she shared her account of what she claims occurred between them.

In a since-deleted publish uncovered by Lambgoat, and reportedly eliminated by Reddit moderators, the accuser described an inappropriate relationship that was carried out primarily by means of electronic mail and allegedly included some bodily interplay.

In response to the publish, Steineger served as the scholar’s professor and educational advisor for greater than three years. The accuser additionally acknowledged that she shared messages documenting their interactions with the college’s authorized crew and later with the band.

What Coalesce Stated in Their Assertion Addressing the Allegations

Coalesce have now issued an announcement after the allegations towards Steineger surfaced on Reddit. Shared by way of their Instagram, the publish reads as follows:

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 electronic mail alternate with a 24-year-old scholar at his college. Given the plain issues round energy dynamics, we requested to evaluation all correspondences and proof. We went by means of every little thing completely. 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 personal electronic mail contact and for not instantly alerting the college, which contributed to his private resignation from the academy. This matter arose in an instructional 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 information. After reviewing the proof ourselves, we stand behind Jes and reject these mischaracterizations.

How the Accuser Responded to Coalesce’s Assertion on Steineger

Although a few of her earlier posts had been eliminated, the accuser continued to publish within the Reddit thread, questioning the accuracy of the band’s assertion. She additionally revealed that she obtained a big quantity of backlash following her publish and expressed remorse over talking out in a public discussion board.

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“It took every little thing in me to talk up. It was by no means my accountability to handle my lengthy standing professor’s emotions and actions in the direction of me,” she added. “I don’t know what I anticipated even. I simply wished to share my story with a band member. I’m sorry.”