Former Twitch Employee Cody Conners Responds to Dr Disrespect Return Stream

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Former Twitch Employee Cody Conners Responds to Dr Disrespect Return Stream

Key Takeaways

  • Dr Disrespect implied that he would be taking legal action against former Twitch employee Cody Conners in a recent livestream.
  • In June 2024, Conners publicly stated that Dr Disrespect had been inappropriately texting a minor.
  • Conners has since responded, stating that he isn’t worried at all about being sued for his actions.

As a seasoned gamer with over two decades of immersion in the digital world, I must admit that the ongoing saga between Dr Disrespect and Cody Conners has left me both bewildered and intrigued. The cat-and-mouse game they seem to be playing is reminiscent of the high-stakes battles we often encounter in our favorite games, only this time, it’s happening in real life.

Previously employed individual Cody Conners has addressed remarks made by Dr Disrespect during his comeback broadcast, where he hinted at potentially suing Conners. On June 21st, the former employee disclosed the cause of Dr Disrespect’s Twitch ban, asserting that the streamer had engaged in private conversations with a minor.

In 2020, streaming star Dr Disrespect was permanently banned from Twitch without disclosing the reason behind it. It wasn’t until two years later, in June 2024, when Guy “DrDisRespect” Beahm (Conners) admitted that the ban was due to Dr Disrespect engaging in inappropriate sexting with a minor through Twitch Whispers. Following these allegations, Dr Disrespect acknowledged his mistake by posting an apology on Twitter for messaging a minor and accepting that their conversations occasionally crossed the line of being too suggestive or inappropriate. This incident resulted in him losing several sponsorships and supporters. However, despite the backlash, Dr Disrespect resumed streaming on YouTube on September 6, which was his first live broadcast since the accusations surfaced. During this broadcast, Dr Disrespect criticized Conners for not having direct knowledge of his ban, claiming that he only had second-hand information about it.

After Dr Disrespect’s stream, Conners posted a series of tweets suggesting that there are no ongoing legal issues between them. In one tweet, Conners shared a screenshot from ChatGPT jokingly asking for a lawyer since he isn’t getting sued, referring to the insinuations made by Dr Disrespect. The next day, Conners posted another tweet saying “Siri, when do I need to leave for court if I don’t have to go?” These posts indicate that no charges have been filed against Conners and he appears confident that none will be forthcoming. During his return stream, Dr Disrespect stated that the minor in question was of legal age at the time of their messages, which he claimed did not constitute sexting. He also mentioned that he would not disclose any further information unless necessary.

Cody Conners Responds to Dr Disrespect‘s Legal Threats

Beyond just his tweets, Conners took action against Dr Disrespect by altering his Twitter bio. His profile now reads, “Not at all sued, exceptionally so.” However, beneath his tweets, numerous users appear to back Dr Disrespect, claiming that Conners lied about the streamer’s Twitch ban and suggesting he should brace for a lawsuit. On the other hand, many of Dr Disrespect’s long-term associates have ended their partnership with him indefinitely. More recently, Nickmercs has deemed Dr Disrespect’s actions unforgivable and reaffirmed his choice to keep a distance. This incident has also led Midnight Society, the streamer’s game studio, to sever ties with him.

Despite speculation about Dr Disrespect moving to Kick for content creation, it appears he will probably carry on streaming on YouTube. Following the scandal, his YouTube partnership was terminated, but he has stated he intends to reapply for partnership on September 25th. It’s uncertain whether he plans to take legal action against Cody Conners and other involved parties at this time.

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2024-09-11 21:53