Ex-Turnstile guitarist accused of attempted murder of singer’s dad in Maryland

Nbcwashington · Apr 03, 2026 · 220 words · By Jackie Bensen

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What to know about Ex-Turnstile guitarist accused of attempted murder of singer’s dad in Maryland

A former guitarist for Grammy-winning Baltimore band Turnstile is charged with attempted murder for allegedly intentionally hitting the singer’s father with a car.

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What happened

A former guitarist for Grammy-winning Baltimore band Turnstile is charged with attempted murder for allegedly intentionally hitting the singer’s father with a car.

Why it matters

Founding members of Turnstile Brady Ebert and Brendan Yates grew up about a block away from each other in the Burtonsville area of Montgomery County.

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Claim 1: “We are grateful that Mr. Yates survived, has successfully undergone surgery, and we’re hoping for the best possible outcome in his recovery.”

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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about Brendan Yates surviving an attack and undergoing surgery.

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Claim 2: “A man who answered the phone at the law firm representing Ebert said they would be making no comment at this time.”

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Wikipedia entries about Turnstile and unrelated topics (e.g., The Brady Bunch Movie) do not mention the law firm's statement about not commenting on Brady Ebert's case.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Never Enough (stylised in all caps) is the fourth studio album by American rock band Turnstile, released via Roadrunner Records on June 6, 2025. It is their first album without founding member Brady E…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Never_Enough_(Turnstile_album)

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Brady Bunch Movie is a 1995 American comedy film based on the television series The Brady Bunch. The film was directed by Betty Thomas, with a screenplay by Laurice Elehwany, Rick Copp, and Bonnie…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Turnstile is an American rock band from Baltimore, Maryland, formed in 2010. The band consists of lead vocalist Brendan Yates, guitarists Pat McCrory and Meg Mills, bassist Franz Lyons, and drummer Da…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Turnstile_(band)

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Claim 3: “Turnstile released a statement about the incident, saying: “Turnstile cut ties with Brady Ebert in 2022 in response to a consistent pattern of harmful behavior affecting himself, the band, and the community.””

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Wikipedia sources conflict on the timeline of Brady Ebert's departure: one mentions his departure in August 2021 (Glow On album), while another states he left in 2022 (Never Enough album). This contradicts the claim's specific reference to 2022.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Glow On (stylized in all caps) is the third studio album by the American rock band Turnstile, released on August 27, 2021, via Roadrunner Records. It is the band's last album to feature founding guita…
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Claim 4: “A former guitarist for Grammy-winning Baltimore band Turnstile is charged with attempted murder for allegedly intentionally hitting the singer’s father with a car.”

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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about a former Turnstile guitarist being charged with attempted murder for hitting the singer's father with a car.

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Claim 5: “A judge ordered Ebert held without bond until his next court appearance.”

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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about Brady Ebert being held without bond.

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Claim 6: ““Over the past few months, his threats only escalated further,” the statement said.”

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No evidence was found in cross-references, web search, or Wikipedia to confirm or refute the claim about Turnstile's statement on escalating threats.

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Claim 7: “Founding members of Turnstile Brady Ebert and Brendan Yates grew up about a block away from each other in the Burtonsville area of Montgomery County.”

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Wikipedia entries about Turnstile mention the band's formation and members but do not address the childhood locations of Brady Ebert and Brendan Yates in Burtonsville.

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