Four people have accused Arcade Fire lead singer Win Butler of sexual misconduct, according to the music news outlet Pitchfork. In a statement, Butler denied the allegations and said all encounters were consensual.
The allegations, reported by music news publication Pitchfork, were made by four people against Butler. CBC could not independently verify the allegations as reported by Pitchfork.
In a statement, Butler denied the allegations and said all encounters were consensual and he never touched a woman against her will. "I have connected with people in person, at shows, and through social media, and I have shared messages of which I am not proud," said the statement. The allegations against Butler prompted outcry over the weekend, with people on social media demanding refunds or the cancellation of the tour.Seligman, who has been part of the Montreal music scene for more than a decade, worked with Arcade Fire several times and said there's a history of toxicity within the industry. He described the allegations as a "wake-up call."
Seligman last worked with Arcade Fire at the POP vs. Jock charity basketball game in 2016, where Butler met one of the women who has alleged sexual misconduct.
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