Ex-Turnstile guitarist Brady Ebert is set to face trial on serious criminal charges this fall. Ebert is a co-founder of the Baltimore hardcore band Turnstile. He was arrested approximately three months ago following an incident involving the father of the band’s frontman.
Ebert is scheduled to stand trial on charges of attempted first-degree murder and assault in the first and second degrees. He was arrested after driving his car into William Yates, the 79-year-old father of Turnstile frontman Brandan Yates. The incident left Yates hospitalized with severe trauma to both legs, requiring at least one surgery.
The trial is scheduled to begin on October 5th in Montgomery County Circuit Court in Rockville, Maryland. Proceedings are currently expected to run through October 7th.
The charges against Ebert are extensive and carry severe potential consequences. Beyond attempted first-degree murder, he faces charges of attempted second-degree murder, first-degree assault, and two counts of second-degree assault. Under Maryland law, a conviction on the attempted first-degree murder charge alone could result in a sentence of life imprisonment.
The alleged incident took place on March 29, 2025, outside the Yates family residence. Authorities allege that Ebert arrived at the property, shouted obscenities, and honked his car horn before leaving. He then allegedly returned and intentionally struck William Yates with his vehicle in the driveway. Ebert has denied wrongdoing, claiming the incident was an act of self-defense. He has also asserted that surveillance footage would support his version of events.
A Montgomery County grand jury upgraded the case in April 2025 to include the attempted first-degree murder charge. The upgrade reflected the severity of the alleged attack and the injuries sustained by the victim.
Ebert’s legal troubles come years after his departure from Turnstile. The band cut ties with him in 2022, citing a “consistent pattern of harmful behavior” and escalating threats of violence. They stated at the time that they had exhausted all available resources to support his access to help and recovery before ultimately setting a firm boundary due to his continued behavior.
Source: Lambgoat
