Statement from Ubisoft on Internal Sexual Assault

French video game developer and publisher Ubisoft, which has been mentioned for a while intra-company sexual violence He made a statement regarding his allegations. The sexual assault allegations are directed at the company's brand manager Andrien Gbingie, public relations director Stone Chin and other unnamed employees. In addition, this week the creative director of Assassin's Creed Valhalla Ashraf IshmaelHe announced that he resigned from his position to 'focus on his personal relationships'. It is claimed that the real reason for the resignation was an affair that Ismail was having. 

Making a statement regarding allegations of sexual violence, Ubisoft said it is investigating these allegations. that it was inadequate he agreed and released a plan on how to act on the issue going forward. The company apologizes to everyone affected by these allegations and is committed to creating an inclusive and safe environment for its teams, players and community. your devotion he repeated. The company responded to the allegations with the support of expert consultants from outside the company. investigation announced that they started it. It is also among the information provided by the company that necessary disciplinary measures will be taken according to the results of the investigation.

Gbingie denied the allegations:

Andrien Gbingie, one of those accused of sexual violence, responded to the allegations against him through an article he wrote on Medium and denied the allegation that he committed sexual violence, but Medium He later announced that the article was removed to 'check whether it complies with community rules'. Stone chin He has not yet received any information regarding the accusations made against him. explanation He didn't do it. 

The accusation against Gbingie came from Kathryn Johnston, a veteran executive at Kairos Media. Johnston, Gbingie by sexual assault he accused. Ubisoft Assassin's Creed And For Honor It is claimed that Gbingie, who worked in the games, used his connections in the industry to sexually pressure Jonhston. Moreover, allegations of sexual violence against Gbingie are only Kathryn JohnstonIt's not just about . 

YouTuber and old Ubisoft While developer Jason Paradise also supported Johnston's claims, his former yogscast Employee Hannah Rutherford also said she had heard sexual assault allegations against Gbingie from other women and believed them. The sexual assault allegations against Stone Chin came from Nutaku's Jay Acevedo and John Sylvester.