Over 70,000 Demand Investigation Into Tim Lambesis for Animal Cruelty

Join the call for justice as over 70,000 sign a petition for Tim Lambesis to be investigated for alleged animal cruelty.

Petition Gains Momentum

Over 70,000 concerned individuals have signed a petition urging As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis to be investigated for alleged animal cruelty. This petition, organized by Care2, highlights disturbing claims made against Lambesis regarding his treatment of pets.

You can find the petition here. It references a troubling video that surfaced earlier this year, showcasing Lambesis appearing to mistreat his dog while trying to get it to go outside.

Details of the Allegations

The 30-second clip shows two distinct instances where Lambesis seems visibly upset with the dog. In one moment, he is recorded kicking the dog, followed by what appears to be a strike towards the animal while threatening it with closed fists.

“Sign the petition to demand justice and intensive psychological treatment,” reads the petition site. “The frontman for band As I Lay Dying was outside of his home when apparently he became overcome by rage and frustration and began violently wailing on his poor, trembling, frightened dog. It’s clear that this man’s violent tendencies didn’t decrease after his attempts to have his wife killed.”

Background of Tim Lambesis

The video emerged alongside other clips from January, which showed Lambesis in angry altercations with his wife, Dany. In one clip, he is seen flipping over a table while Dany is seated at it. As she attempts to walk away, he intercepts her and punches himself repeatedly, insisting she stop. Another clip captures them arguing in a bedroom, although audio is absent.

These leaked videos followed a series of posts from Lambesis in November, during which he accused Dany of domestic violence. He alleged that she was timing her public attacks on him after he served her with divorce papers.

“There is currently a restraining order and a domestic violence investigation being filed against Dany Norris (formerly Lambesis),” he wrote. “Anything she is saying now is to distract people away from that to instead focus on my own inappropriate (but not illegal) reactions to these anxiety-inducing interactions.”

Past Legal Issues

Lambesis has a complicated history with the law. He was sentenced to six years in prison in 2014 for plotting to kill his ex-wife. He pleaded guilty to paying a police officer, posing as a hitman, $1,000 to execute the plan. Since his release in December 2016, Lambesis issued a lengthy apology on the band's official Facebook page, expressing remorse for his past actions.

In 2018, he reunited with As I Lay Dying, and the band released their first new song in six years, titled ‘My Own Grave.’ However, the group faced significant changes when longtime guitarist Nick Hipa left in 2020, followed by drummer Jordan Mancino and bassist Josh Gilbert in 2022.

Bassist Ryan Neff, guitarist Ken Susi, and drummer Nick Pierce, who all joined the band in 2022, announced their departures in October, citing “personal morals” as their reason for leaving.

Further Departures and Reactions

The situation escalated when Lambesis's side project, Austrian Death Machine, lost its drummer, Brandon Short. He stated, “For the sake of my mental well-being and personal beliefs, and in light of the recent developments surrounding the As I Lay Dying camp and Tim, this has become an inevitable step for me.”

Short further commented on the cycle of broken promises, saying, “The repeated promises, the endless cycle of ‘I’ll do better’ – words that once gave me hope – have turned into a broken record that has brought no real change.”

Conclusion

The events surrounding Tim Lambesis continue to escalate, raising serious concerns about his behavior and the safety of those around him. With over 70,000 signatures on the petition, the demand for accountability and justice grows stronger. What do you think about the situation? Should there be more scrutiny on public figures and their actions?

FAQs:

• What sparked the petition against Tim Lambesis? The petition was sparked by a video showing Lambesis allegedly mistreating his dog.
• How many people have signed the petition? Over 70,000 individuals have signed the petition for an investigation into Lambesis.
• What were the legal issues Tim Lambesis faced in the past? He was sentenced to six years in prison for plotting to murder his ex-wife.
• What changes have occurred in the band As I Lay Dying? Several members have departed the band citing personal morals and concerns for safety.
• What support resources are available for domestic abuse? For help, support, and advice regarding domestic abuse, visit Refuge or call the National Domestic Abuse Helpline on 0808 2000 247.

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