Yesterday, María Zardoya, chief of the Marías, accused Brandon Fried, drummer of the favored California alt-rock band the Neighbourhood, of groping her. The Neighbourhood responded by thanking Zardoya and saying that Fried “will no longer be a member of” the band.
On her Instagram story yesterday, María Zardoya wrote:
i used to be at a bar final night time, and i used to be groped beneath the desk by brandon fried @brandonfried_, the drummer of the neighbourhood. it was one of the uncomfortable issues i’ve ever skilled. i felt an invasion of my area, privateness and physique.
@thenbhd ya’ll want a brand new drummer, this man is a whole creep
Brandon Fried had been a member of the Neighbourhood since 2014. On Twitter, the Neighbourhood wrote, “We are grateful to Maria for coming forward. We have zero tolerance for any kind of inappropriate behavior towards women. As a result of Brandon’s actions, he will no longer be a member of The Neighbourhood.”
On his personal Instagram story, Brandon Fried left an apology:
I’m so terribly sorry to Maria. My actions have been inexcusable and insupportable. They are usually not reflective of who I’m as an individual, however clearly reflective of who I change into whereas beneath the affect.
It is obvious that I have to handle my issues with alcohol and substance abuse, which I’m now in search of assist for.
I need to apologize to girls who’ve been victims of any habits that has left them feeling uncomfortable or violated.
I’m additionally sorry to The Neighbourhood and our followers for letting them down.