Anti Flag members release statement about disbanding and sexual violence allegations

 

On July 19, 2023, iconic political punk rock band, Anti-Flag, announced their disbandment The news came via the band’s Patreon page:

“Anti-Flag has disbanded. The Patreon has been switched into a mode where it will no longer charge the monthly fee. I will begin to process refunds to all patrons in the coming weeks. Once all refunds are processed, the Patreon page will also be removed.”

 

The sudden disbandment and digital wipe-out occurred in conjunction with an explosive podcast episode, in which allegations of sexual assault were leveled against an unnamed “lead singer” of a punk band.These allegations were made by Kristina Sarhadi, a therapist, and reiki-master, during her appearance on the podcast.

 

On July 25 at night Justin Sane released a statement denying the claims. He also stated that Antig-Flag is indeed over. Further, the remaining members of Anti-Flag also released a statement. The Anti-Flag statement confirms that the band is disbanding. The statements, while separate, were released at the same time and in tandem. you can read both statements, in full, below.