Chamber kick out guitarist over alleged assault

Tuesday, June 30, 2020 5:25 PM PT

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This evening a person came forward via Twitter to allege that Mike Moynihan, guitarist of Tennessee hardcore band Chamber, assaulted them five years ago.

In 2015 @/StrengthOfFates assaulted me while on tour. This isn't me asking for anyone to go after Mike, this is me holding him accountable. I've sat with this for 5 yrs. I've wanted to speak out about this several times and never felt like I could till now.
— john boyega stan account (@heavensvnt) June 30, 2020

I could say a lot about this incident, but I don't see the point. Mike knows what he's done. We've spoken about it, he's acknowledged it. However this doesn't change what he did or the memories that night left me with.
— john boyega stan account (@heavensvnt) June 30, 2020

Chamber subsequently announced that Moynihan is no longer a member of the group:

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— Chamber (@chamber615) June 30, 2020

Shortly thereafter, Moynihan revealed that he's holding himself accountable for the incident:

Wanted everyone to know that I came to Nikki to accept accountability and responsibility for my past behaviors. In an effort to make everyone feel safe and comfortable I am no longer a part of the Chamber. https://t.co/Mil8liSw0g
— Mike Moynihan Rules (@StrengthOfFates) June 30, 2020

I am doing my own research on accountability programs and am open to any and all guidance as I navigate through this
— Mike Moynihan Rules (@StrengthOfFates) June 30, 2020

I decided to take accountability because I had recognized the damaging potential of my behavior. I have since learned and have since become a better version of myself, but the journey does not end. Hold your friends accountable. Hold yourself accountable. Be better.
— Mike Moynihan Rules (@StrengthOfFates) June 30, 2020