Emily Armstrong, the new singer of Linkin Park, has spoken out to address her ties to Danny Masterson who was recently found guilty of sexual assault and sentenced to 30 years to life in prison.

Without naming the actor, Armstrong shared a statement to her Instagram Story on Friday to “clear the air about something that happened a while back,” following criticism of her perceived support of Masterson at a 2020 preliminary hearing.

“Several years ago, I was asked to support someone I considered a friend at a court appearance, and went to one early hearing as an observer,” she explained. “Soon after, I realized I shouldn’t have. I always try to see the good in people and I misjudged him. I have never spoken with him since. Unimaginable details emerged and he was later found guilty.

“To say it as clearly as possible: I do not condone abuse or violence against women, and I empathize with the victims of these crimes,” added Armstrong.

Armstrong’s statement comes after Masterson accuser Chrissie Carnell-Bixler’s husband Cedric Bixler-Zavala called out her support for the That ’70s Show alum, as well as her alleged ties to the Church of Scientology, in a recently recirculated comment.

“Do your fans know about your friend Danny Masterson? Your rapist friend,” wrote Bixler-Zavala, adding: “I’m surprised none of you wrote a letter on Danny Mastersons behalf since your corny ass singer showed up to support him in the prelims. Remember Emily? Remember how your fellow Scientologist goon squad surrounded one of the Jane Doe’s when she was trying to leave the elevators? The court sheriffs had to escort her away from your awful cult… How do you reconcile the homophobia found in the teachings of [church founder L. Ron Hubbard’s] book Dianetics?”

Despite being found not guilty of Carnell-Bixler’s allegations, Masterson was convicted of two of three forcible rape charges.

Linkin Park’s original frontman Chester Bennington died seven years ago by suicide. The band announced on Thursday that they’re reuniting for a tour and new album with Armstrong as the lead.