Midnight Society, an independent game studio, has officially terminated its relationship with Co-Founder Herschel ‘Guy’ Beahm IV, widely known as Dr Disrespect. This decision comes in light of recent allegations concerning inappropriate messages reportedly sent by Beahm to a minor in 2020.
Allegations and Response
The decision to sever ties with Dr Disrespect follows allegations that surfaced last week, implicating him in sending inappropriate messages to a minor. These allegations were originally raised by Cody Conners, a former Twitch employee, who claimed that Beahm’s ban from Twitch in 2020 stemmed from inappropriate behavior involving Twitch whisper messages with a minor at TwitchCon.
Midnight Society’s Response
Midnight Society initially expressed support for Dr Disrespect, presuming his innocence. However, after further investigation and discussions with all involved parties, the studio decided to terminate its association with Beahm.
Dr Disrespect’s Statement
In response to the allegations, Dr Disrespect issued a statement on social media confirming the existence of Twitch whisper messages with a minor in 2017. He clarified that while the conversations were at times inappropriate, they were not driven by malicious intent.
Regarding his departure from Midnight Society, Dr Disrespect mentioned that both parties reached a mutual and difficult decision for him to step down.
Future Plans
Dr Disrespect stated that he plans to take an extended break with his family before returning to streaming. This comes amidst community backlash and public scrutiny following the allegations and subsequent actions taken by Midnight Society.
FAQ
Why did Midnight Society terminate its relationship with Dr Disrespect? Midnight Society terminated its relationship with Dr Disrespect following allegations of inappropriate messages sent to a minor in 2020.
What did Dr Disrespect admit to regarding the allegations? Dr Disrespect admitted that there were Twitch whisper messages with a minor in 2017, acknowledging that some of these conversations were inappropriate but denying any malicious intent.
What are Dr Disrespect’s plans following his departure from Midnight Society? Dr Disrespect plans to take an extended vacation with his family and intends to return to streaming afterward.
What caused the initial controversy surrounding Dr Disrespect’s departure from Midnight Society? Initial controversy arose due to differing interpretations regarding the circumstances of Dr Disrespect’s departure, which he clarified in subsequent statements.
