Allegations: Dr Disrespect Accused of Sending Inappropriate Messages to Minor by Former Twitch Employee - Investigation Update
Entertainment | June 28, 2024, 12:34 a.m.
The 2020 Twitch ban of Guy Beahm, known as Dr Disrespect, has been further detailed by a former Twitch employee in a recent Rolling Stone report. Beahm allegedly exchanged sexually explicit messages with a minor via Twitch's Whispers feature, despite knowing their age. The employee revealed Twitch's swift response, leading to Beahm's permanent ban. Furthermore, Twitch established an incident response team named "Gold Sparrow" to address streamer sexual misconduct following multiple allegations. Beahm's move to YouTube was reportedly hindered by these rumors. The situation resurfaced after former employee Cody Conners accused Beahm of inappropriate behavior at TwitchCon four years ago, sparking more revelations. Beahm responded, acknowledging the conversations but denying illegal activity. Brands and partners have severed ties with him, and his game studio also cut connections. The controversy continues to unfold as more details emerge.