It’s just easier/better to take their word and give these guys the benefit of the doubt. There’s nothing to prove otherwise at this point. It’s not worth trying to hypothesize anything when we have no reason to question their innocence.
The rolling stone article stated that three of the women said the band new about him and underage girls. They didn't specify which members and I know they've had some lineup changes but fwiw it was mentioned. It didn't take up a lot of the article so just wanted to highlight that