Brand New frontman Jesse Lacey has been accused of sexual misconduct with a minor. In a public Facebook post, a woman named Nicole Elizabeth Garey wrote that Lacey “solicited nudes from [her] starting when [she] was 15 and he was 24.” She also wrote that he “manipulated” her and forced her to “watch him masturbate on Skype.” Lacey has now released a statement “to address recent events and the public conversation currently happening.”

Lacey begins, “The actions of my past have caused pain and harm to a number of people, and I want to say that I am absolutely sorry. I do not stand in defense of myself nor do I forgive myself.” He says he “developed a dependent and addictive relationship with sex” and admits that he “hurt people, mistreated them, lied, and cheated.” Lacey continues, “I am sorry for ignoring the way in which my position, status, and power as a member of a band affected the way people viewed me or their approach to their interactions with me. And I am sorry for how often I have not afforded women the respect, support, or honesty that they deserved, and which is their right.”

In the statement, Lacey does not specifically address Garey’s accusations. Find his full statement below. Representatives from Brand New have not responded to multiple inquiries from Pitchfork.

Martha, who were slated to open for Brand New in London and Glasgow, dropped out of the shows after allegations initially surfaced. “Support survivors always,” the band tweeted. Another supporting artist, Kevin Devine, also dropped out of the shows. He released a statement saying, “I believe that it is critically important to really listen to & hear people who speak out about abuse of power & sexual misconduct.”