“Battles with Demons”

Allegations of Violence: Seiler Issues Instagram Statement

Following the allegations of violence against him, Seiler has taken a subdued tone on Instagram.(Bild: @Christophersailor/Krone KREATIV)

As reported by the“Krone,” an investigation is underway following a complaint filed by a woman against Austropop icon Christopher Seiler. The victim described how Seiler had violently assaulted her in a car. Now the musician has posted a statement on Instagram.

“I’m certainly not a perfect person. Like many of us, I too struggle with demons,” writes Christopher Seiler in a story he shared on his Instagram profile.

“Taking Responsibility for Mistakes”
He was raised to take responsibility for his mistakes, he continues. “These must now be identified and I must take responsibility for them.” Seiler says he plans to step back for the time being. Once the investigation is complete, he intends to reach out to his fans again.

Following the allegations of violence against him, Seiler appears contrite on Instagram.(Bild: Sebastian Papp)

“I’m not a perfect person,” Seiler writes on Instagram.(Bild: Screenshot/Instagram/Christophersailor)

Band just swept the Amadeus Awards
A week ago Friday, the band Seiler und Speer won a double award at the Austrian “Music Oscars,” the Amadeus Awards.

Woman attacked in car?
Just one day earlier, according to a woman’s account, the musician allegedly crossed a line in a serious way. On her way home from a film shoot, Seiler offered to give her a ride. Then he suddenly turned into a dark alley. According to her account, the 39-year-old physically attacked the woman in the car, including forcibly opening her mouth.

It’s likely to be one person’s word against another’s
The victim filed a complaint against the musician on March 7. Both Christopher Seiler and the alleged victim are said to have already been questioned. It appears to be a case of one person’s word against another’s. How the case will proceed remains to be seen.