Editing David Ellefson (section)

===Controversy===
On May 10, 2021, videos of Ellefson masturbating were posted on [[Twitter]]. The videos, recorded in 2020 by a fan that Ellefson was in correspondence with, initially led to accusations of [[child grooming]]. However, Ellefson and the other party both denied the accusations and stated that it was consensual adult conduct. An official statement released the next day from Megadeth stated that the situation was being "watched closely".<ref>{{cite web |title=Megadeth Comments On Leak Of 'Embarrassing' David Ellefson Videos: 'We Are Watching Developments Closely' |url=https://blabbermouth.net/news/megadeth-comments-on-leak-of-embarrassing-david-ellefson-videos-we-are-watching-developments-closely/ |website=Blabbermouth.net|date=May 10, 2021 |access-date=May 11, 2021}}</ref> On May 24, 2021, Dave Mustaine released a statement stating that, in light of the recent allegations and an already strained relationship, Megadeth had officially parted ways with Ellefson again.<ref name="auto" />

On May 26, 2021, Ellefson released the following statement:<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.blabbermouth.net/news/david-ellefson-says-he-is-pursuing-revenge-porn-charges-against-person-who-leaked-very-private-video/|title=David Ellefson Says He is Pursuing 'Revenge Porn' Charges Against Person Who Leaked 'Very Private Video'|date=May 26, 2021|website=Blabbermouth.net}}</ref> 
{{quote|Recently, a very private video was illegally posted on the internet and false allegations were made against me. The actions in the video were between two consenting adults and were recorded without my knowledge. I am working with Scottsdale Police Department in their investigation into charges regarding [[revenge porn]]ography to be filed against the person who posted this video. Also, my lawyers are preparing a defamation lawsuit to be filed against this person. This person will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law. I am taking this time to be with my family. I wish my bandmates the best with their upcoming tour.}}