After two notable corporations minimize ties with him, online game streamer Man “Dr. Disrespect” Beahm has issued an official assertion regarding his ban from Twitch and the character of it. In a prolonged assertion as we speak, the streamer confirms he was messaging a minor in 2017, however goes on to assert that “nothing unlawful occurred.”

Beahm’s ban from Twitch in 2020 was surrounded with an charisma, as little or no public reasoning was given for the streamer getting booted from the platform. Just lately, although, an allegation from a former Twitch worker appears to have damaged the dam. The Midnight Society—a sport growth studio Beahm co-founded—minimize ties with him yesterday following an investigation, and earlier as we speak, headset maker Turtle Seashore confirmed it was ending its partnership with Dr. Disrespect, who had moved to YouTube from Twitch. Throughout this time, stories emerged reinforcing the reasoning behind the Twitch ban.

All of the whereas yesterday, Beahm hosted a stream of Elden Ring: Shadow of the Erdtree, earlier than ending on a somber notice that indicated he was, on the very least, taking a break from streaming. As we speak, he issued a proper assertion on his Twitter, saying his stance and confirming some particulars across the nature of the Twitch ban.

It’s vital to notice that Beahm has been modifying the assertion since its publication, and you’ll view these revisions on X/Twitter. One constant portion, although, is that Beahm is publicly confirming that he was messaging with “a person minor” in 2017. Right here’s his full assertion on the matter:

“Had been there twitch whisper messages with a person minor again in 2017? The reply is sure. Had been there actual intentions behind these messages, the reply is completely not. These have been informal, mutual conversations that generally leaned an excessive amount of within the course of being inappropriate, however nothing extra. Nothing unlawful occurred, no footage have been shared, no crimes have been dedicated, I by no means even met the person. I went by means of a prolonged arbitration concerning a civil dispute with twitch and that case was resolved by a settlement. Let me be clear, it was not a felony case in opposition to me and no felony fees have ever been introduced in opposition to me.”

Man “Dr. Disrespect” Beahm, by way of Twitter

He goes on to say that, from an ethical standpoint, he takes accountability and says he ought to have “by no means entertained” the conversations; “that’s on me. That’s on me as an grownup, a husband and a father. It ought to have by no means occurred. I get it. I’m not good and I’ll fucking personal my shit. This was silly,” stated Beahm.

The assertion goes on to lambast “remarks and labels” thrown round on social media. “I’m no fucking predator or pedophile,” Beahm writes. He then apologizes to his group, expresses apathy in direction of his haters, after which ends with this:

“Lastly, if you happen to’re uncomfortable with this complete assertion and assume I’m a chunk of shit, that’s fantastic. However I’m not fucking going anyplace. I’m not the identical man that made this error all these years in the past. I’m taking an prolonged trip with my household as talked about on stream and I’m coming again with a heavy weight off my shoulders.

“They need me to vanish… yeah fucking proper.”

Man “Dr. Disrespect” Beahm, by way of Twitter

Midnight Society studio head Robert Bowling took to Twitter not lengthy after Beahm printed his assertion with the next:

“This can be a assertion from me personally. It doesn’t mirror any of my corporations and has not gone by means of any authorized or PR approvals.

“When you inappropriately message a minor. I cannot work with you.

“Interval.

“I promised to solely act on information, and I did.”

Robert Bowling, The Midnight Society

Twitch has not made any official assertion on the matter, as of the time of this writing.