Coming forward with Ashley

The Peripheral · May 24, 2026 · 6m

I had a guest named Ashley, who told a story of abuse at the hands of a famous guitarist from a heavy metal band. After the interview, Ashley stayed in contact with me and would end up making the same claims against me. I now know that she's made allegations not only against me but against dozens of other men. What she didn't anticipate was that her accusations toward me wouldn't gain any traction. She also didn't expect that many people from her past would reach out to me, claiming she had accused them of sexual misconduct or domestic violence as well. They provided screenshots and evidence…