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A few days ago, streamer NitroLukeDX shared a number of clips on Twitter. Jeff Leach, the voice of the operator Ghost from Call of Duty: Modern Warfare and Warzone, can be seen making some sexist comments. The first clip shows Leach in 2017 accusing streamer ZombiUnicorn of relying on her "terrible cleavage", for which he was banned on Twitch in 2017. ZombiUnicorn responded to this post in a video.
The Twitter clips continue with some recent comments directed at another gamer while Leach is streaming Call of Duty: Warzone on FacebookGaming: "I love that it's always such a disgusting-looking emo Schl **** is that looks like it has absolutely no chance of getting a **** "The video should be from December 2020.
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"Sexi smus has no place in our industry, games, or society. Activision is no longer partnering with Jeff Leach and condemning his statements. We are committed to creating a fun and safe experience for all players. "
FacebookGaming has not yet commented on the situation.
Leach replied to the allegations on Twitter, stating that the clips were without Context was shown and was chosen to defame him, alleging that he merely "destroyed a troll from the chat".
The Twitter clips continue with some recent comments directed at another gamer while Leach is streaming Call of Duty: Warzone on FacebookGaming: "I love that it's always such a disgusting-looking emo Schl **** is that looks like it has absolutely no chance of getting a **** "The video should be from December 2020.
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The Call of Duty planned for 2021 seems to be struggling with major problems. Has the shooter allegedly called Vanguard been canceled? var lstExcludedArticleTicker = '1371777,1371520,1371192,1371089'; They reflect on their actions, go to therapy and try to become better people. This is not such a situation. This is an example of someone who has shown the exact same sexist, vicious behavior for years. ”ZombiUnicorn also asked FacebookGaming and Activision Blizzard why they were still in a partnership with Jeff Leach Here you will find external content from [PLATTFORM]. To protect your personal data, external integrations will only be displayed if you confirm this by clicking on "Load all external content": Load all external content I agree that external content can be displayed to me This will transmit personal data to third-party platforms. More on this in our privacy policy. External content More on this in our privacy policy. In a statement that Activision sent to CharlieIntel on May 8, the company writes that it has terminated all relationships with Jeff Leach have and condemn each of his statements:"Sexi smus has no place in our industry, games, or society. Activision is no longer partnering with Jeff Leach and condemning his statements. We are committed to creating a fun and safe experience for all players. "
FacebookGaming has not yet commented on the situation.
Leach replied to the allegations on Twitter, stating that the clips were without Context was shown and was chosen to defame him, alleging that he merely "destroyed a troll from the chat".