"He raked TURNSTILE over the coals in January for having the gall to post an “abolish ICE” graphic on Instagram, claiming that “no one in Turnstile cares at all about ethics or social issues in general. They’re just pandering to their audience.” He went on to say that the band once raised $10k for charity at a show, but Brendan Yates later stole $4k of it to “pay the merch bill,” a claim Ebert didn’t believe."
What allegedly happened
- Brady Ebert, 33, has been charged with attempted second-degree murder and first-degree assault.
- Police say he intentionally struck a man with his car outside a home in Maryland.
- The victim is 79-year-old William Yates, the father of Brendan Yates (frontman of Turnstile).
Details from investigators
- Authorities say Ebert first showed up at the home, yelling and honking, then left and returned.
- He allegedly drove into William Yates in the driveway, causing serious leg injuries.
- Police reportedly have surveillance footage of the incident.
Arrest & current status
- Ebert was arrested shortly after and is being held without bail pending court proceedings.
- A court hearing was scheduled in Montgomery County, Maryland.
Possible motive / background
- Investigators and family members say Ebert had been harassing the Yates family since leaving the band in 2022.
- Reports also mention prior tensions, including disputes and public accusations involving his former bandmates.