Since April of 2020, as the world of EDM has partied on, Lorin Aston aka Bassnectar is still neck deep in sexual assault allegations. Recently, he posted an update regarding a motion to dispute the claims made by his accuser, on Reddit. This will be a new direction in his legal battle if it takes hold.
In his words, this is the description of said motion:
“Since my last post got a lot of interest, I figured I would drop an update for everyone. I asked my brother to keep any eye out for anything new (see screenshots). In short, they rebut the girls and say all relationships were consensual and that the plaintiffs’ accusations don’t meet the legal requirements so the case should be thrown out on all claims. It basically states that the evidence doesn’t back up the allegations.
Main points are covered in the summary and the conclusions but essentially says; 1) the gifts were not given in exchange for sex 2) plaintiffs were not forced into a relationship and could leave at any time 3) plaintiffs have not shown they were harmed 4) he wasn’t aware of any underage involvement 5) spending time together was consensual and they weren’t forced or threatened 6) the recorded phone messages were misinterpreted, they only released the edited recording for a reason and it just showed caution and confusion over misinterpretations.”
– Bassnectar via Reddit
Screenshots of the motion were posted as well. You can see them here.
A quick overview of Bassnectar’s Allegations
In 2020, Lorin Ashton faced multiple allegations of sexual misconduct, including claims of engaging in inappropriate relationships with underage girls. These accusations led to a lawsuit filed in 2021, alleging child sexual abuse, sex trafficking, and the creation and possession of child pornography. Ashton has denied all allegations, describing them as “outrageous” and “without merit.” These words alone turned away many fans. In response to the controversy, he announced an indefinite hiatus from his music career. Many other artist like Blunts & Blondes, Space Jesus, Datsik, SNAILS, and Graves have seen accusations in the past years.
Sexual assault allegations are a serious matter for all parties and it is important that justice is served when someone is guilty. It sometimes requires a lengthy legal process. So, If you or someone you know has experienced rape please do not hesitate to find help or call the National Sexual Assault Hotline at 1-800-656-4673.
You can find Bassnectars Reddit post here.