Look Sports Media – Karmine Corp (KCorp), a prominent esports organization, has terminated the contract of its assistant coach, Žiga "Apples" Jereb, following a swift internal investigation into allegations of serious ethical breaches. The dismissal, effective immediately, stems from accusations of professional and sexual misconduct, sending shockwaves through the League of Legends community.
The allegations against Apples, which surfaced late last month, include leveraging his position to pursue relationships with female fans, emotional manipulation, and potential career sabotage. Screenshots circulating online purportedly show Apples attempting to exploit his influence for personal gain. Furthermore, claims of match-fixing and utilizing insider knowledge for betting have added fuel to the controversy.
Karmine Corp swiftly launched an internal investigation upon the emergence of these allegations on September 28th. Just four days later, the organization announced its decision to terminate Apples’ contract, citing a violation of the company’s ethical standards. This rapid conclusion suggests that KCorp found sufficient evidence to support at least some of the accusations. However, the specific allegations substantiated by the investigation remain undisclosed.
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Following his dismissal, Apples reactivated his X (formerly Twitter) account to issue a brief statement.
The speed of KCorp’s investigation has drawn mixed reactions from fans. While many commend the organization for its swift action, others express concern that the investigation was too short, leaving crucial questions unanswered. Notably, KCorp CEO Kamel "Kameto" Kebir admitted in a livestream that some individuals within the organization were aware of Apples’ behavior prior to the public allegations. This revelation has sparked outrage among fans, who are demanding accountability for those who may have enabled or covered up the misconduct.
Commenters on social media platforms are questioning whether those who were aware of the situation have also been sanctioned. Many hope that the internal investigation will continue to uncover the full extent of the unethical behavior and the actions of those allegedly involved in protecting it.
Karmine Corp’s swift response to the allegations against Apples is commendable. However, the organization must address the lingering concerns about the scope and thoroughness of the investigation. Fans believe that, given the severity of these allegations, the full extent of unethical behaviour and the actions of those allegedly involved in protecting it must be uncovered.
Karmine Corp has been approached for comment by looksports.media. This article will be updated if a response is received.
If you have been affected by any of the topics discussed in this article and need to reach out for help, please visit The Survivors Trust. On their website, you can find links and phone numbers for major charities and organisations supporting sexual harassment and sexual assault survivors.
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