Here’s the latest I can share based on recent coverage:
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Chase Matthew recently addressed allegations involving a former bandmate who was arrested; he stated he immediately fired the individual and emphasized he does not tolerate such conduct. This update came from a May 2026 report and quotes his reaction to the developing case. [cite ]
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Coverage notes that the arrested former bandmate faced multiple charges related to sexual offenses involving a minor and occurred after an event in Owensboro, Kentucky. Matthew described the situation as shocking and heart-wrenching. [cite ]
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Additional outlets summarized that Matthew publicly distanced himself from the accused individual and stressed ongoing legal processes. See reports aggregating his statements and the band’s stance. [cite ]
If you’d like, I can pull in more details from the specific articles or assemble a brief timeline of events and the public statements.