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On July 20, 2017,Linkin Parks frontman,Chester Bennington,tragically died bysuicide.
Seven years later, the band sparkedcontroversyafter announcingEmily Armstrong, a singer linked toScientology, as his replacement.
The rockstars death was officially ruled a suicide by hanging.
Bennington long battled withmental healthissues, which were likely linked to his traumatic sexual assault as a child.
The singer was known to struggle with depression and substance abuse, including overcoming drug addiction and battling alcoholism.
He has been vocal for some years now about what he considers the inconsistencies surrounding Benningtons death.
Eubanks expressed how betrayed she felt by the band.
And Chester called me and said, He thinks that theyre going to replace me with a girl.
And I said, What do you mean?
And Chester was dumbfounded and hurt.
In a 2020 interview with theLocal Malibu, Eubanks admitted: I dont believe Chester killed himself.
If he did, I am convinced someone coerced him to do it, or worse.
According to J. Bennington, his family became split into different clans following his fathers death.
One side immediately suspected the official cause of death, while the other accepted itJ.
Bennington belonged to the latter.
Image credits:emilyarmstrong
My entire family was cannibalized after Chesters passing, J. Bennington toldBored Panda.
Im the one whos been bringing solutions to the table and trying to open up conversations.
Bennington explained that he didnt meet his father until he was six years old.
Bennington added: Every time she tells me, she gives me a different answer.
In 2014, the Clinton Foundation awarded a $250,000 grant to SRS.
According to J. Bennington, the Clintons connection to SRS and Shinoda hid a much darker motive.
After that, there was a death hoax about Chester.
Bennington of Linkin Park was one of the pioneering supporters in OCDAs fight against human trafficking and exploitation.
We continue to pursue justice in honor of Chester and of all sexual abuse victims.
As you know, Chester had a passionate desire to better the lives of all people.
His personal story and music will always inspire those who still feel voiceless.
FormerUSPresident Bill Clintons relationship with Scientology primarily revolves around the Church of Scientologys campaign to gain tax-exempt status.
Bennington pointed to Len Blavatnik, whom he described as Chesters boss at Warner Music.
Blavatnik is a Ukrainian-born billionaire who owns the Warner Music record label.
Nobody is acknowledging at all that Im investigating Chesters death.
And Im the only one doing it, J. Bennington toldBored Panda.
Bennington did, however, share a negative experience with theChurch of Scientology.
They want me to talk about them and see them the way they want me to see them.
When you stand in your truth you tend to cross boundaries.
I told my dad in February of 2017 that I was suicidal, J. Bennington revealed.
He was the only parent that I told.
He became a literal ghost and then he was dead.
And it was like, Wait, where did Chester go?
So for six months, I didnt see him.
I saw him maybe a couple of times maybe on FaceTime or something like that.
But thats not to say that thats where the theories come from.
If it wasnt suicide, he was killed by the people closest to him.
He toldBored Panda: Because I was not meant to understand.
I was meant to be removed from the situation so that I could stay safe.
The music industry is so predatory in nature.
You guys were on tour with him.
For one, how did you not see it?
Its also how he isnt allowed to be a dad to me because hes always making albums and touring.
Its like you might see holes, J. Bennington explained.
This is a mental health effort of course because its part of mytherapy.
The investigation is not something that needs closure, J. Bennington admitted.
Going to the Linkin Park [September 11] show was closure.
He concluded: If he did die by suicide, then he was pushed into it by his environment.
Bored Pandahas contacted all parties cited in the article for comment.
If you or someone you know is struggling with self-harm or suicide ideation, help is available.International Hotlinesprovide resources.
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