Linkin Park: new singer Emily Armstrong addresses Danny Masterson support after backlash

Sign up to Roisin O’Connor’s free weekly newsletter Now Hear This for the inside track on all things music Get our Now Hear This email for free Get our Now Hear This email for free SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy New Linkin Park singer Emily Armstrong has addressed her support for Danny Masterson during a sexual assault trial that saw him convicted of rape. Unimaginable details emerged and he was later found guilty.” She continued: “To say it as clearly as possible: I do not condone abuse or violence against women, and I empathise with the victims of these crimes.” open image in gallery Emily Armstrong said she ‘misjudged’ Masterson Cedric Bixler-Zavala’s initial post condemning Armstrong for her perceived Masterson support said: “Do your fans know about your friend Danny Masterson? Your rapist friend.” Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up Enjoy unlimited access to 100 million ad-free songs and podcasts with Amazon Music Sign up now for a 4 month free trial Sign up At the time of Masterson’s trial, Kutcher and Kunis, who co-starred alongside Masterson in That ‘70s Show, vouched for the actor’s “exceptional character” and pleaded for Judge Charlaine Olmedo’s leniency. open image in gallery New Linkin Park singer Emily Armstrong addressed her support for Danny Masterson After their support for Masterson led to a backlash, the married couple apologised in a video that saw them express regret for the letters.