Linkin Park: Chester Bennington’s son Jaime criticises reunion

Armstrong issued a statement over the weekend, saying she wanted to “clear the air about something that happened a while back”.

“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.”

Linkin Park did not comment on the accusations, a situation which Jaime Bennington characterised as disrespectful.

“When something happens, take accountability for what you did,” he said.

“Imagine if Mike Shinoda came out now and said, ‘You know what guys, I’m sorry. This was a little poorly planned. It didn’t go the way I wanted it to… But I do care about you and I do see how it impacts you and I apologise. Let me make it up to you. Let me talk to Emily. Let’s not move forward until we figure this out’.

“But that’s not what’s happening,” he said. “He doesn’t care to give an official statement about the impact of hiring someone like Emily.”