Dr DisRespect Admits to Sending Inappropriate Messages to Minor, Faces Fallout from Game Studio

Popular streamer Dr DisRespect, known as Guy Beahm, has found himself in the midst of controversy after admitting to sending inappropriate messages to a minor. The revelation came after allegations surfaced linking him to misconduct involving Twitch Whisper messages with a minor back in 2017.

Following the allegations, Beahm took to X, denying any malicious intent behind the messages while acknowledging the inappropriate nature of the conversations. He emphasized that no illegal activities occurred and expressed regret for engaging in such interactions.

Midnight Society, the gaming studio co-founded by Beahm, swiftly moved to terminate its association with the streamer due to the allegations. Co-founder Robert Bowling publicly stated that inappropriate communication with a minor was a non-negotiable offense, leading to the severance of ties with Beahm.

Cody Conners, a former Twitch employee, had initially highlighted the controversial incident involving Beahm on X. Conners pointed to Beahm allegedly attempting to meet up with the minor at TwitchCon, sparking widespread attention and scrutiny on the streamer’s actions.

Despite Beahm’s denial of any criminal wrongdoing and his claims of reaching a settlement with Twitch following his ban from the platform, the fallout from the recent allegations has been significant. The Verge and Bloomberg cited insider sources corroborating the accusations laid against Beahm.

In his extensive X statement, Beahm refuted claims of predatory behavior, asserting that he is not a predator or paedophile. Expressing determination to continue streaming, Beahm addressed the criticism and backlash, stating his intention to return after an extended break.