Dec
18
12.44pm

BREAKING // Tim Lambesis’ Releases Statement Surrounding His Criminal Convictions


As I Lay Dying vocalist and founding member Tim Lambesis has today issued a lengthy statement through the band’s Facebook page addressing his past actions and the impact his decisions have had on those around him.

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The somewhat fluffy and indirect statement comes after the vocalist for the popular metalcore band was found guilty of attempting to solicit the murder of his estranged ex-wife, Meggan Murphy Lambesis, through the use of a hitman.

In May 2013 Lambesis pled not guilty to a felony charge of solicitation of murder before changing his plea to guilty in February 2014. As a result of his deplorable actions, Lambesis was sentenced to six years in prison, released on parole on December 17, 2016.

In a lengthy and personal statement issued less than an hour ago, Lambesis first addresses the impact of his actions on his ex-wife and children, asking that “anyone reading this to promote healing for them by respecting their privacy and defending them from any negativity or anger which should be directed towards me.

Though Lambesis maintains his decision for public silence around the matter comes “because time seemed like the best way to promote healing”, many of the 1,000+ comments from fans and followers in reaction to his plea, “I cannot say for certain what life looks like going forward as so much is different now and I’m still learning,” appear to express dissatisfaction at the singer’s words and call for his inevitable and final departure from the band. Interestingly too, the phrase “we all make mistakes” appears to be a popular reaction from commentators, sparking a disbelief among many that society has its priorities wrong when careers are ended over inappropriate texts but disinterest and levels of acceptance over misconduct are lowered when someone attempts murder.

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