Geordie Greep Denies Rape Allegation During Vancouver Concert
An individual distributed fliers outside of the venue accusing Greep of sexual assault. Geordie Greep Denies Rape Allegation During Vancouver Concert Alex Young
Geordie Greep, a Canadian musician, addressed serious allegations of sexual assault made against him at a recent concert in Vancouver. The allegations were printed on flyers distributed to fans waiting in line for his performance at the Pearl venue. After a one-hour and forty-minute delay to the scheduled start time, Greep addressed the crowd about the situation before playing a set of solo songs.
According to the flyers, Greep was accused of raping a woman at a house party during the evening they spent together. He acknowledged the allegations, expressing remorse and apologizing for the misunderstanding. Greep stated that he had no intention to force band members to continue the show and that fans who wished to leave or receive a refund were welcome to do so.
The proceeds from the concert were donated to an organization combating violence against women. Greep offered to continue playing songs for the audience despite the circumstances.
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