‘Domestic abuse’ Alice Glass responds to manager’s statements
Ten days ago, original member of Crystal Castles Alice Glass released a statement on her website alleging that she was the victim of rape, sexual harassment and assault at the hands of her fellow band member Ethan Kath.
Alice stated that the recent wave of discussion surrounding sexual assault led to her feeling that it was time to speak out.
Crystal Castles former manager James Sandon spoke to The Telegraph regarding the allegations, and stated that he could 'offer no further insight to these accusations,' and said that the personal relationship between Glass and Kath 'was never fully clear.'
Alice Glass has taken to Instagram to share screenshots between herself and her manager which seem to indicate that Sandon was aware that the relationship was volatile.
In one email, Sandon describes Kath's treatment of Glass as akin to domestic violence, and that Kath would 'end up in a cell' should the abuse continue or escalate.
'I will not be silenced by abuse and rape apologists. please repost My former manager, James Sandom, who managed Crystal Castles for some time recently released a misleading statement to the Telegraph UK saying that the nature of my personal relationship with Claudio was “never fully clear.”'
'I would like to set the record straight that James was very aware that I was in a personal relationship with Claudio for years, and in these corresponding emails he calls Claudio’s treatment of me DOMESTIC ABUSE.'
'James says “I’ve had enough of this shit” because this was not an isolated incident. It was something I experienced repeatedly. The abuse that I endured was not only physical and mental from Claudio, but also seen in the negligence of those who were firsthand witnesses and did not speak up.'
'I encourage everyone out there to help anyone that they feel is in an abusive relationship. All it takes is one person to help.'
Kath responded to the claims saying: 'I am outraged and hurt by the recent statements made by Alice about me and our prior relationship.'
'Her story is pure fiction and I am consulting my lawyers as to my legal options.'
'Fortunately, there are many witnesses who can and will confirm that I was never abusive to Alice.'
