A Day To Remember’s Josh Woodard Accused Of Sexual Assault

A Day To Remember’s bassist Josh Woodard released a statement in response to allegations of sexual assault and misconduct.

Woodard denied what he calls “false allegations” and says that it never happened. While multiple women came forward in late June and early July, nobody from the band made statements or acknowledged it. Instead, they just pretended nobody said anything, while fans clamored for answers.

Loudwire shares that “Woodard also explained the reason for this silence was that he ‘did not feel it is appropriate to handle or debate this situation on social media,’ but acknowledged that ‘addressing this is my personal responsibility.’ He said he has elected to legally defend himself and will continue to handle these allegations in a private manner.”

Here’s the full message from the tweet:

I’d like to address the allegations against me that have circulated around the internet in recent weeks.

First, let me be clear that the events described never happened and these allegations are false.

Up until now, I have remained silent because I do not feel it is appropriate to handle or debate this situation on social media. Addressing this is my personal responsibility, and I have chosen to defend myself through the proper legal channels.

Aside from releasing this statement, I will continue dealing with this matter privately in order to protect myself and my family.

—Josh

In a deleted tweet (which has been removed everywhere), an accuser shared “I was 16 years old when @joshuawoodard from the band @adtr invited me to hangout w [sic] him after his show that I didn’t attend cause [sic] he didn’t want his band members knowing my age. He asked his [tour manager] to ‘keep my [best friend forever] company in the other room’ I was wasted and he proceeded to fuck me.”

UPDATE:

As of October 13, 2021, Josh stepped down from the band, with the following statement, quoted from Loudwire:

“In the summer of 2020, I released a statement addressing false allegations that were made against me online. At the time, with the pandemic and my daughter on the way, I personally decided to pause legal proceedings against the accuser once the post was removed.

These accusations have unfortunately resurfaced within the last few days, and I must act accordingly. It is not fair to my bandmates and brothers to be attached to or targeted because of any of this, so I have made the decision to step down from my position in the band as of today. I will be leaving tour to be with my family and continue to defend my innocence in these matters.

I know who I am and who I am not. I admit, wholeheartedly, that I am not a perfect person and I have made mistakes in life. I strive every day I am given to be a better person, husband, father, bandmate, and friend.

I appreciate those who have supported me and defended my name against the lies being spread, and I am sorry to those who have been negatively affected by them. This decision is the furthest thing from what I want, but it is unfortunately what is best. Being a member of ADTR has been the greatest honor and I am so thankful for the past 18 years.”