Just in: David Daniels denies all
mainThe American countertenor has issued a statement denying any relationship with a young singer who accused him and his partner of rape.
Here’s the full text of his denial, issued through a PR:
Countertenor David Daniels denies allegations in civil complaint. Vows to defend his reputation.
“These allegations are both false and malicious. I have never had a physical relationship with the individual mentioned in this complaint. The events alleged here never happened and I intend to defend my reputation. I am an openly gay man who has been married to a wonderful partner for the past four years. It pains me that someone, for reasons that I cannot fathom, would attempt to destroy my career, the program at Michigan and all that I hold dear.”
Actually, Daniels’ statement isn’t about the rape allegation that became public this summer. It’s about a second case that came to light last week, in which he is accused of sexually assaulting a University of Michigan student.
https://www.mlive.com/news/ann-arbor/index.ssf/2018/10/university_of_michigan_profess_32.html
Regarding the (far more serious) first rape allegation, the silence is deafening.
They did deny the allegations immediately. See this article:
http://www.nydailynews.com/news/national/ny-news-stasi-singer-claims-rape-classical-music-stars-20180821-story.html
“Walters and Daniels both claimed Schultz’s accusations are false.
“I appreciate you reaching out to me,” Daniels told The News. “Other than I deny these allegations, I have nothing to say. They’re completely false.”
“I have no comment other than to deny the allegations,” Walters said. “They are false.””
“He denies it,” said the King. “Leave out that part.”
Yes, hooking up is not a relationship. Nevertheless, I hope it’s true.
Like Levine and every other accused of sexual abuse, Daniels goes out the door kicking and screaming. He can kick and scream all he wants but, like Levine, he is burnt toast, their reputations in ashes, never again to recover.
He’s been courting sexual targets all his life. Just talk to almost anyone in the opera industry off the record and you’ll get a lot of corroborating stories. He regularly would go to summer camps and took students from their cabins back to his hotel or cabin for the night.
Against their will? (Or too young to give “informed consent”?) Being a “bit of a slut” isn’t illegal. Its the other things which are.
The Michigan Daily (University of Michigan student newspaper) has done an investigation and found a lot of additional information.
https://www.michigandaily.com/section/community-affairs/university-neglects-numerous-sexual-misconduct-claims-against-famous-voice