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Dr Disrespect Addresses Alleged DMs with Minor

Author:Kristen Update:Dec 16,2024

Dr Disrespect Addresses Alleged DMs with Minor

Dr Disrespect, the popular online streamer, has admitted to engaging in inappropriate conversations with a minor via Twitch Whispers, a private messaging feature. This admission sheds light on the circumstances surrounding his 2020 Twitch ban, four years after the event and following speculation fueled by a former Twitch employee's tweet.

The streamer initially denied any wrongdoing, but subsequently released a statement acknowledging inappropriate communications with an underage individual. These interactions, he claims, occurred in 2017, not immediately prior to his ban as initially suggested. He maintains there were no malicious intentions and no meeting ever took place. This statement, posted on Twitter, garnered millions of views within a short period. He faced criticism for initially omitting the word "minor" from his tweet, before correcting the omission.

This revelation also impacts his recent departure from Midnight Society, the game development studio he co-founded. While the studio cited a need to uphold its principles, Dr Disrespect stated the decision was a mutual one, and he apologized to his staff, community, and family.

Despite the controversy, Dr Disrespect plans to return to streaming after an extended break, refuting accusations of predatory behavior.