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In Deryck Whibleys new memoir, the Sum 41 singer claims the bands former manager sexually abused him.
Nori since denied the allegations, and now Whibley is threateninglegal action.
Whibley said he was 16 when they met, and Nori was 34.
Whibley said Nori ended the physical abuse after a friend found out, but became more verbally abusive afterward.
Whibley told theTimeshe hasnt warned Nori about his memoir.
You know, I dont owe him anything, he said.
Ive had an inner battle, like, Why do Iwantto tell him?
Because I feel like Im supposed to?
Because he still has this thing over me?
He controlled everything in my life, but even the rest of the guys through the band.
We were all under his wing.
Me more, obviously.
But he was such a controlling person.
Nori firsttold theGlobe and MailWhibleys claims were false, before expanding on his denial in a statementto the TorontoStar.
Nori also denied grooming Whibley or forcing him to stay in the relationship.
Ultimately the relationship simply faded out.
Consensually, he said.
Whibley then responded to Nori in a video message.
Its come to my attention that Greig Nori has now called me a liar, Whibley said.
Ill tell you right now: I stand by every word thats in my book, 100 percent.
Whibley they directly addressed Nori.
In front of a judge, in front of a jury, any time you want, Im ready.
Well get through this, like we get through everything else, he said.
