Jesse Hughes, singer of Eagles of Death Metal, has come out with a new claim that the security guards at the Bataclan theatre were in on the massacre that occurred during the Paris terror attacks in November.
In a recent interview with the FOX Business Network’s Kennedy, Jesse said:
When I first got to the venue and walked in, I walked past the dude who was supposed to be the security guard for the backstage. He didn’t even look at me. I immediately went to the promoter and said, ‘Who’s that guy? I want to put another dude on,’ and he goes, ‘well some of the other guards aren’t here yet,’ and eventually I found out that six or so wouldn’t show up at all.
Although he wouldn’t completely confirm his views out of respect to the police investigation, he was still suggestive and said that it seemed obvious that they had a reason not to turn up to the gig.
Jesse also said that he saw some people who looked like they were not Eagles of Death Metal fans as they were standing without talking or smiling and just generally looking a bit out of place.
Despite his suspicion, the Bataclan has since condemned Jessie’s speculation and released the following statement:
Jesse Hughes spread some very grave and defamatory accusations against the Bataclan teams.
A judicial investigation is undergoing. We wish to let justice proceed serenely. All the testimonies gathered to this day demonstrate the professionalism and courage of the security agents who were on the ground on 13 November. Hundreds of people were saved thanks to (their) intervention.
Yeah, it sounds like Jesse might have gone a bit too far here. Not that his fans are going to care particularly, but when a serious police investigation is still ongoing, releasing damning statements that are nothing more than just speculation is quite a damaging move. Having said that, I don’t blame him for being paranoid because after a harrowing experience like that, your brain is going to be all over the place.
If you didn’t see the first interview Eagles of Death Metal gave after the attacks, click HERE.
