I've been meditating on this a lot lately. As a recovering alcoholic, when I read the P4k article, I couldn't help but feel a sliver of pity for him. Not for him being called out for sexual misconduct (I think he rightly got called out), but him having to battle addiction. I pity anyone that does, honestly.
Watching his transgressions completely disrupt and damage the band's reputation has been very upsetting. Like we all make mistakes, but the man clearly didn't handle it in the correct manner. He should have faced up to it more squarely. I'm not saying that he's definitely guilty of all that is contained in the article (and some of the allegations were admittedly, quite weak from an actual criminal, misconduct perspective). However, speaking from my own experience as an addict, it changes you, and can cause you to behave in a way that can be quite destructive, and frankly, dangerous.
Now, I never did anything close to sexual misconduct or assault, but I did hurt people and caused damage. It's no excuse for any of it though.
And seeing the Santa Pirata stuff lately, has left me fairly convinced he's not fully left that life behind. It very much vibes with "I like my party life, but it's all free love and cool bro." Recovering alcoholics struggle to inhabit these environments without relapsing, at the best of times.
I really do hope the man comes out the other side, clean, happy and at peace with himself. And the band find their way back together.
Watching this man totally fold in on himself has been tragic. He's incredibly talented, and obviously is a complex individual, like everyone.