{"id":23982,"date":"2022-09-22T00:21:26","date_gmt":"2022-09-22T04:21:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/?p=23982"},"modified":"2022-09-22T00:21:26","modified_gmt":"2022-09-22T04:21:26","slug":"otk-co-founder-takes-leave-amid-sexual-misconduct-allegations","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/esportbet.com\/otk-co-founder-takes-leave-amid-sexual-misconduct-allegations\/","title":{"rendered":"OTK co-founder takes leave amid sexual misconduct allegations"},"content":{"rendered":"

\u2028One True King have released an official statement concerning the allegations leveled against Matthew \u201cMizkif\u201d Rinaudo, one of the esports franchise’s founding members. The organization revealed that an investigation was currently underway, and until its results were known, the Twitch streamer would remain on leave.\u2028 \u2028<\/p>\n

In a statement shared on their official Twitter page, OTK revealed that they had brought in a third-party legal organization to shed light on the entire situation. They emphasized their aversion to all forms of sexual harassment and assault and promised to keep fans updated concerning the investigation results.\u2028 \u2028<\/p>\n

\u201cWhen OTK was formed nearly two years ago, we strived to create a gaming organization that embodied our values as creators, gamers, and individuals,\u201d the statement read.\u2028 <\/p>\n

\u2028\u201cYesterday evening, a series of clips and content surfaced relating to one of our founders. Due to the seriousness of what’s been brought forward, we have begun the process of contracting a third-party legal organization to investigate the issue in detail.<\/p>\n

\u201cIn the meantime, Mizkif has been placed on leave and will be stepping away from his organizational duties pending the results of the investigation. OK strongly condemns sexual harassment, assault, and bigotry of all forms. We appreciate your support and patience during this time and will provide updates as we receive them.\u201d\u2028 <\/p>\n

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