NRG Drops Smash Ultimate Pro Nairo Following CaptainZack Sexual Scandal. I was wrong. Of course, it goes without saying that neither Nairo nor his team NRG Esports was just going to let an allegation this big go by without comment. That is not fair to you. Moreover, the governing body “advised tournament organizers to prohibit her from ever attending a tournament with the players she harmed.”. Zack Lauth Birth date October 26, 2001 (age 18) Location New Orleans, Louisiana CaptainZack is a Super Smash Bros. Something of a #MeToo moment in esports, if you will. His flight’s been delayed twice.

2GGaming is notably not a signatory for the SSB Conduct Panel, thus leaving in question whether or not the suggested ban of Mew2Queen will be upheld at the organizer’s future events. Copyright © 2020 EsportsTalk.com. CaptainZack is a Super Smash Bros. I would like to deeply apologize for lying to you all with my past tweets today, and I just ask for your forgiveness. Among other things, a behavioral code should be established so that everyone in the FGC understands the consequences of their actions, developers also need to step up to the plate and assist with further consequences, reporting mechanisms, and vetting of tournament organizers.

In a tweet (with a link to a TwitLonger post), Zack revealed that in 2017, he had his first sexual encounter with Nairo while attending the CEO Dreamland competition. We would like to show you a description here but the site won’t allow us. in Fighting Game News | Jul, 2nd 2020. Following strong accusations from Smash Ultimate pro player Puppeh against commentator Cinnpie, blaming her of gaslighting and forcing him into a sexual relationship while they were 14 and 25 respectively, Zack "CaptainZack" Lauth has come forward with allegations towards Nairoby "Nairo" Quezada, explaining that they had a consensual relationship of sexual nature. Nairo committed to getting himself help in his statement, and is taking a break from social media for awhile (probably for the best as he’s getting ratio’d hard on his statement.) 18-year-old Zach "CaptainZach" Lauth accused top Smash player Nairoby "Nairo" Quezada of grooming and rape back when CaptainZach was underaged. “We take these situations incredibly seriously. Zack Lauth aka CaptainZack CaptainZack accused Nairo of having a sexual relationship with him when he was a minor.

He is ranked as the 15th best Wii U player of all time on the PGR100. This comes in the wake of several other accusations against top players, talent, and tournament organizers, including Evo’s Joey “Mr Wizard” Cuellar, Smash commentators D1 and Cinnemin, among others. I’m sorry.”.

Dustin Steiner It’s Tuesday, and Zack “CaptainZack” Lauth is waiting on a plane. When Nairo was 20 years old, CaptainZach alleged that they had a sexual encounter at CEO Dreamland 2017. Copyright © 2020 Hotspawn. “I’m tired of living a life of lies,” CaptainZack said in his statement. This resulted in the event’s organizer, 2GGaming, issuing a permanent ban on the player from competing at future events. (Photo courtesy Twin Galaxies). On January 18th, the group released an updated statement detailing an amendment to its Code of Conduct which imposes a lifetime ban for persons found guilty of committing acts of sexual violence within the Smash Bros community. I just want to live the truth.”. I messed up tremendously. Zack “CaptainZack” Lauth has received a five-year ban from the SSB Code of Conduct Panel for match fixing. It’s part of an ongoing wave of accusations from many in the FGC and Smash scenes in particular, but also a part of a larger movement to come clean in esports and stop excusing abusers, manipulators, sexual assault, and more. 787 Followers, 55 Following, 24 Posts - See Instagram photos and videos from Zack Lauth (@zackwitch) by “ I’m tired of covering up for someone else’s mistakes. Competing in several titles including Halo, Counter-Strike and Rainbow Six prior to his career as a journalist where he would go on to write for ESPN, Esports Insider, SickOdds and many more. The only reason I am saying my truth now is because I can’t take it anymore. Zack “CaptainZack” Lauth alleged earlier today that he and fellow Super Smash Bros. professional Nairoby “Nairo” Quezada began a sexual relationship when Lauth was 15 and Quezada was 20. It contained conversations with others describing the actions taken at CEO Dreamland, which, while some instigated by CaptainZack, were continued by Nairo. OWL Teams Are Giving Them Them Away, xQc Joins Luminosity, Organization Announces New Rising Stars Program, London Spitfire Drop Entire OWL Roster, According to Rumors, Twitch Streamers Are Outraged Over Unban Request Feature, 2020 World Championship Play-In Stage Results, League of Legends Preseason 2021 Items Revealed, Black Ops Cold War Zombies Reveal: Cross-Play, Shared Progression, More, Fortnite Wolverine Week 6 Challenge: Eliminate Wolverine at Weeping Woods, Fortnite Season 4 Week 6 Challenges Guide: Use Black Panther’s Kinetic Shockwave, More, Valorant vs CSGO – Competition and Coexistence, What We Want to See From Call of Duty Black Ops Cold War. All Rights Reserved. imgur containing conversations, proof of his accusations and actions, Overwatch Leaker Says Tracer is Up Next For Smash Bros.

With this change, Mew2Queen would be dealt a lifetime ban in place of the initial two-year prohibition period.

For his own right, Nairo seemed suitably shamed of his actions, as he well should be. Although both CaptainZack and Mew2Queen may appeal their bans following their probationary periods, their acceptance back into the Conduct Panel’s communities are not guaranteed.

He was also asked to delete facebook messages between the two so as to leave less evidence. Lauth … Nairoby “Nairo” Quezada has been let go from his contract with NRG Esports on July 2 over revelations made by fellow pro Zack “CaptainZack” Lauth of a sexual relationship when Nairo was 20 and he was 15. Zack “CaptainZack” Lauth, a top Smash Bros. player known for his Bayonetta skills and dancing antics, announced on Twitter that he will not be allowed to compete in … Of course, this is without even mentioning that Nairo had CaptainZack make statements defending Nairo. Zack "CaptainZack" Lauth is an American competitive Smash player.

A lifetime ban differs from an indefinite ban in that a person cannot at any time re-enter the community. “I betrayed the people who trusted and depend upon me–the NRG Esports staff who helped me professionally, and more importantly, the community who has supported and looked up to me all these years. The tale of what exactly happened between the pair, and what happened as a result of their relationship, is a sordid tale – one not for the faint of heart. The two players who Mew2Queen allegedly sexually violated at the event came forward the following month in February 2019 with information resulting in the Conduct Panel’s decision.

The Conduct Panel issued the following statement on CaptainZack’s status: “Based on interviews and screenshot evidence, the panel advises an indefinite ban with a chance for appeal after five years (November 2024).”, Without being a signatory of the SSB Code of Conduct, it’s unclear whether or not 2GGaming will uphold to panel’s advisory bans. All rights reserved.