Win Butler, the singer and guitarist of the Grammy-winning Canadian band Arcade Fire, has responded to allegations of sexual misconduct by multiple people
that three women allege Mr. Butler engaged in sexual interactions that were inappropriate because of gaps in age and power dynamics, while one gender-fluid person who uses they/them pronouns accused Mr. Butler of sexually assaulting them.
“While these relationships were all consensual, I am very sorry to anyone who I have hurt with my behaviour,” said Mr. Butler in the statement. He also said that while he has long struggled from childhood abuse and depression after a miscarriage in his family, neither was an excuse for his actions. Mr. Butler denied any non-consensual behaviour, said he never berated the person, and that during the car ride he touched the person’s inner thigh but removed it after they said “not in the car” in response.
Two other women recounted experiences of sexting with Mr. Butler, in which they alleged that Mr. Butler demanded sexually explicit videos to be sent of them in similar poses or sex acts, and speak certain lines to the camera or to dress in certain outfits. Mr. Butler’s wife Régine Chassagne, who is also a member of Arcade Fire, came to Mr. Butler’s defence in a statement, saying she has stood by him in his moments of “immense pain.” Ms. Chassagne knew of the extramarital relationships, and Mr. Butler characterized their marriage as “unconventional” compared with others.
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