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Joseph Carr, abuse solicitor at Bolt Burdon Kemp, provides practical advice on how to move forward
Read More »How can the industry stamp out abusive behaviour within their businesses and communities?
Hairbrained Schemes’ designer Tyler Carpenter resigns after sexual harassment claims
Carpenter: "There doesn't need to be any inquiry because, frankly, everything is true"
Read More »IGN fires editor-in-chief Steve Butts, Peer Schneider to replace him
IGN’s editor-in-chief Steve Butts has been fired, the entertainment website has revealed to Kotaku. In a statement, general manager Mitch Galbraith said: “IGN initiated an investigation into alleged misconduct involving Steve Butts. As a result of the investigation, the company has appropriately determined to part ways with Mr. Butts.” This …
Read More »IGN issues sexual assault statement after staff walkout
Entertainment media network IGN has released a statement addressing the sexual harassment scandal that enveloped it over the weekend. Kallie Plagge spoke up last week concerning allegations of sexual abuse against former editor Vince Ingenito. Her allegations were detailed on Twitter and in an interview with Kotaku. Ingenito issued a …
Read More »NRG Esports fires Max Bateman following sexual assault allegations
NRG Esports has announced that manager Max Bateman has been fired after a Twitch streamer accused him of sexual assault. NRG CEO Andy Miller has confirmed that “Max Bateman will no longer be employed by the organization… in accordance with NRG ESports zero tolerance policy”. Streamer Dezaray Luna, who describes …
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