Simple Plan Part Ways with Bassist David Desrosiers After Sexual Misconduct Allegations Surface Online
The band are now taking a "pause"

Published Jul 10, 2020
Over the last few weeks, a number of Instagram pages with "victims_voices" in their profile names have emerged to share #MeToo stories across Canada. Among them have been stories accusing Simple Plan bassist David Desrosiers of sexual misconduct. In response, he's exited the band.The most prominent story was shared on @victims_voices_montreal, and translated by Twitter user @kidrauhlmontreal:
— Melissa (@kidrauhlmontrea) July 9, 2020
In response to the allegations, Desrosiers and Simple Plan have parted ways, with the band promising to enforce "guidelines" to make sure this doesn't happen again. The band have also they will "take time to pause."
Read statements from both the band and Desrosiers below.