Summary
- Mizkif was accused of causing loss of reputation and income, but the court rejected the allegations.
- A third-party investigation requested by OTK found no direct evidence of an assault cover-up.
- Despite the legal settlement, Mizkif revealed that the emotional impact of the accusations still affects his daily life.
YouTube and Twitch content creator Mizkif has announced that the court has rejected the allegations made against him in 2022. The allegations caused considerable controversy in the streaming community at the time, followed by a defamation lawsuit filed in 2023 by Adrianah Lee against Twitch streamer Mizkif, CrazySlick, and Maya Higa, the OTK organization, and Mizkif’s company. The suit accused the defendants of making false statements about Lee, which led to a loss of reputation, followers, sponsors, and income.
In September 2022, Adrianah Lee accused CrazySlick of assaulting her at a 2021 party, claiming that Mizkif and his ex-girlfriend Maya Higa had encouraged her to downplay the incident to protect CrazySlick. Mizkif later apologized for minimizing the situation, and OTK placed him on unpaid leave while a third-party law firm conducted an investigation. Although the investigation found no direct evidence of a cover-up, OTK criticized Mizkif’s lack of empathy and suspended his board duties, allowing him to return under probation. The decision provoked a backlash, with many in the Twitch community questioning the investigation’s conclusions and OTK’s response.
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In a recent YouTube video titled “It’s Time to Talk,” Mizkif shared his perspective on the fallout from the allegations that had been made against him. He explained that two years ago, a false narrative about him was spread by another content creator, which he felt was fueled by dishonest intentions. Mizkif mentioned that the sexual assault coverup story was taken up by many, including well-known YouTubers, who spread lies without understanding the truth or trying to find it. Consequently, the accusations caused significant damage to his reputation and personal life. Mizkif then announced that the court had rejected all allegations against him after a long legal battle.
Mizkif Says Allegations Still Impact His Daily Life
Mizkif also stated that the plaintiff who made the allegations would have to cover his lawyer’s fees. Despite the legal settlement, Mizkif stated that the emotional impact of the events continued. He revealed that the trauma of this period still affects him, especially in certain spaces such as his own home. He said that going to a specific room causes his brain to “freeze” as he feels the emotional pain of the tribulation.
Additionally, popular streamer Mizkif has shared that he’s ready to return to posting regular content on his main YouTube channel. While the resolution of his legal case provided relief, it is worth mentioning that his recent remarks, in which Mizkif suggested political streamers be banned from the platform, sparked mixed reactions. Some social media users argued that his comments were more about “farming” bait clips than a serious suggestion.