Rammstein frontman Until Lindemann is being investigated by prosecutors in Berlin, following a number of allegations of sexual assault.
In keeping with Agence France-Presse (by way of Barron’s), the investigation follows a number of girls coming ahead, claiming that they had been drugged and prepositioned for non-consensual intercourse acts at numerous Rammstein exhibits.
“Preliminary proceedings have been initiated towards Until Lindemann on allegations referring to sexual offences and the distribution of narcotics,” stated a spokeswoman. She additionally claimed that the inquest was began at their very own will, and that no additional feedback could be issued in order to not hinder the investigation.
In a press release to Agence France-Presse, the frontman denied all claims, and labelled the accusations as being “with out exception unfaithful”.
The allegations towards Lindemann first arose final month, when a 24-year-old named Shelby Lynn claimed {that a} supposed “casting director” invited her to take a seat in a “row zero” part on the band’s present in Vilnius, Lithuania.
Documented on social media, she claimed that somebody led her beneath the stage and the singer later made an advance in the direction of her. She additionally stated that she rejected the advances and Lindemann reacted angrily. Lynn additionally made it clear that she will not be accusing the frontman of rape.
“I’d wish to make clear once more. Until did NOT contact me,” she wrote on Twitter. “He accepted I didn’t need to have intercourse with him. I by no means claimed he raped me.”
She additionally alleged that she felt like she had been drugged at a pre-show social gathering, nonetheless, it was later reported {that a} urine check confirmed no indicators of intoxication. Following the accusations, the band denied any wrongdoing.
Following Lynn’s accusations coming to gentle, different girls additionally got here ahead with related accusations — stating that they had been too approached by a “casting director” who was seeking to prepare a gathering with Lindemann.
One of many experiences got here from The Guardian, and detailed the account of a lady (recognized anonymously as Kaya R.) who was allegedly handed out at an after-party and awoke to seek out the singer having intercourse together with her.
In keeping with the report, Lindemann requested her if she wished him to cease when she awakened, and left after she defined that she didn’t perceive what was taking place.
Earlier this month, it was additionally reported that publishing home Kiepenheuer & Witsch — which revealed a 2020 ebook of Lindemann’s poetry — had severed any ties to the musician following the allegations and an specific video that resurfaced.
“From our viewpoint, Until Lindemann exceeds immovable limits in coping with girls,” the statement read. “We now have subsequently determined to finish our collaboration with Until Lindemann with speedy impact, as our relationship of belief with the writer has been irretrievably damaged.”
Responding to the accusations and the assertion from Kiepenheuer & Witsch, the band issued a press release on social media, denying all claims. Additionally they urged followers to withhold from becoming a member of within the “public prejudice” towards the members and people coming ahead with accusations.
“The publications of the previous few days have induced irritation and questions among the many public and particularly amongst our followers. The allegations hit us all very onerous, and we take them extraordinarily critically,” the assertion learn. “We are saying to our followers: You will need to us that you simply really feel comfy and protected at our exhibits – in entrance of and behind the stage.”
“We condemn any form of transgression and ask you: Don’t have interaction in public prejudice of any variety towards those that have made allegations,” it continued. “You may have a proper to your viewpoint. However we, the band, even have a proper – specifically to not be prejudiced both.”
Rolling Stone has since reported that the band have barred the “casting director” — named from attending future live shows, and that after events for current Munich live shows had been cancelled.
At time of writing, Lindemann’s upcoming exhibits — which embody a solo present at London’s Wembley Area — are nonetheless set to happen as scheduled.
For assist, recommendation or extra info concerning sexual harassment, assault and rape within the UK, go to the Rape Disaster charity web site. Within the US, go to RAINN.
