Note: This article contains descriptions of alleged sexual misconduct.
Sean Tillman, the best-known musician under the name of Har Mar Superstar, issued a statement tonight after several women filed charges of sexual misconduct and harassment, the Star Tribune reports. Tillman denies a woman’s allegations in his statement, but, on the other hand, offers a widespread apology for his past behavior.
One woman told the Star Tribune that Tillman was a friend she trusted “completely” until he allegedly exposed his penis and stuck it in his face at his home in 2016. Three people confirmed to the Star Tribune that she had told them this story shortly after it was supposed to have occurred.
Tillman “categorically” denied the woman’s allegations in a statement tonight, which presented a general apology: “I take these allegations very seriously. I deeply regret everyone who feels that I have hurt them. ”He admitted” harmful, abusive and selfish conduct “. Two other women spoke to the Star Tribune alleging cases of misconduct between 2014 and 2017.
“Several years ago, I started a process of being honest with myself about how, fueled by a toxic mix of alcohol, drugs and arrogant sexuality, I was harming people around me and failing them and myself,” he wrote. “I am deeply and sincerely sorry for the harm I have caused.” Find your full statement below.
The charges against Tillman prompted the local First Avenue to cancel a planned concert by Tillman’s band, Heart Bones. “As soon as we became aware of the allegations, we felt it was the best decision to withdraw the show until there was responsibility,” the venue said in a statement. “First Avenue takes all allegations of harassment and assault seriously.” Radio station 89.3 the Current has stopped playing its music.
Pitchfork contacted Har Mar Superstar representatives for further comments.
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