Can't Swim's Chris LoPorto steps away following allegations

Following a series of allegations made on social media, pop punk band Can't Swim have released a statement that vocalist Chris LoPorto will be stepping away. An anonymous user alleged that he abused his power as a musician to take advantage of fans, and did not respect their boundaries. Since then, others have come forward to claim that he lied and manipulated them in order to form relationships. In addition, he partook in reckless, rough activities, leaving one person with bruises and another apparently hospitalized. 

The band has released a statement on Instagram from LoPorto following these allegations: 

It's taken me a few days to process what I have learned regarding a recent partner. I have reached out to this person to see what they would be comfortable with me sharing with no response, so
out of respect for them I think it's best to not be too detailed about our experience together. That is totally understandable and their right to communicate with me in any capacity they feel like.
Due to it now being public knowledge I think I owe my response to anyone who has shown concern about this situation. I was completely unaware that any physical or emotional damage had been done that night. To people with limited information, this may seem absurd to say that I was unaware, but I can only tell the story from my perspective. I truthfully believed we were both having a nice time and looked forward to seeing each other again which was what was communicated to me.

They never expressed any type of discomfort to me during or after via text but I completely understand that people change their minds about certain events and I fully respect that. My deepest apologies go out to this person. I'm immensely sorry for not recognizing what happened in the moment and the result was the furthest thing from my intention. Becoming aware of this situation has been devastating. It's incredibly confusing and upsetting to understand that my perception of an event can be so totally opposite to my partner's. Going forward in my personal life I know I need to work on my awareness and focus on my partners needs and wants in all aspects.

In the last 2 years of being single I have casually dated around with no real intention for anything serious and keeping it strictly sexual. I know I didn't make that as clear as I could have with my partners so hearing the accusations of gaslighting and leading people on is something I want to take full accountability for. Coming off too forward by asking to hang out and having conversations solely based on the goal of sleeping with someone can be very hurtful and I acknowledge that. I am also fully aware that me being in a band can be used to warrant a certain kind of attention that creates a power dynamic which I know I haven't done my best to navigate properly.

Another statement I'd like to address is about me drinking alcohol and questioning my level of consent. I can't fathom where this stemmed from but I have never had a sip of alcohol or tried any
drugs in my life and consent is something incredibly important to me and what I have always required with any partner. Though I know casual consensual ex is totally fine in many circumstances I do accept how it can lead to negativity and bad feelings for either partner. For anyone I have hurt I truly am deeply sorry. Like I stated earlier, I am very willing to listen and have a conversation with anyone who has addressed some issue or concern with my behavior. Not to defend myself or clear my name in anyway just to bring peace and understanding to anyone who is looking for it.

This follows news that Can't Swim will no longer be playing an upcoming Knuckle Puck show with support from Koyo, Origami Angel, and more. 

LoPorto has previously addressed the claims on Discord:

hey y'all i'm sorry to hear all of this i'm going to speak very candidly cause i do hear yall and i wanted to respond. 
i know the people in this server are some of our biggest supports and i haven't meant to leave you in the dark
obviously this has been a very upsetting and trying time for me and it's been hard to express my feelings on a public platform
i've done my best to reach out to the people who i have seemed to upset which is WAY more important to me than socials
but that being said i hear you guys and i understand you are interested and concerned a side note, it really hurts me hearing that some of yall in here have said what you said
i'm deeply sorry if i ever made you feel unwanted at a show or if you asked for a picture and i didn't seem into it
certainly again not my intention, it's such an honor a privilege to play music and specially have yall come out and support
at this moment i don't know how the future of the band will look, but you have my word if we continue to play shows and i meet any of you after the set i will do better. you deserve to be shown the support y'all show us
thank you guys for your concern and obviously for all the support over the years and the only reason i delete those poses because we are currently not doing the knuckle puck show or the tiny moving parts tour. out of respect for those bands i didn't want our name tied to theirs