Ex-Turnstile Guitarist Brady Ebert Arrested for Attempted Murder of Brendan Yates’ Father
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Key Points:
- Brady Ebert, former guitarist of Turnstile, was arrested in Montgomery County, Maryland, on charges of attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault after allegedly hitting Brendan Yates’ father, William Yates, with his car.
- William Yates sustained severe injuries to his legs and is recovering from surgery following the incident at his Silver Spring home, where Ebert reportedly confronted him multiple times.
- Turnstile severed ties with Ebert in 2022 due to ongoing harmful behavior and threats, and the band expressed gratitude that William Yates survived the attack while requesting privacy during this difficult time.
- Ebert had recently been removed from a new band, the S.E.T., after posting inflammatory comments about Turnstile, reflecting ongoing conflicts since his departure from Turnstile.
- The case is ongoing, with Ebert’s bond hearing scheduled and his attorney declining to comment on the matter.
