What are the accusations raised against Mizkif?
Matthew "Mizkif" has found himself in the middle of what will likely end up as the largest controversy on Twitch in 2022. The OTK co-founder inserted himself into the recent scandal surrounding Twitch streamer Sliker, who allegedly scammed friends, fans, and fellow streamers out of money to support his gambling habit.
Mizkif, who has been vocal about his feelings regarding gambling streams on Twitch, tweeted out to the platform and called for a ban on gambling. His fellow OTK co-founder Zack "Asmongold" made a similar tweet on September 19, calling on Twitch to ban Sliker for using the platform to commit acts of fraud.
Popular gambling Twitch streamer Tyler "Trainwreck" responded to Asmongold's post by attacking Matthew, saying he was going after gambling streams out of insecurity and later accusing him of orchestrating a cover-up for an associate that committed sexual assault.
Since then, details supporting Trainwreck's claims have come to light, with others sharing their negative experiences with Mizkif in the past. In light of the situation, OTK has announced that Mizkif has been placed on leave while a contracted third party performs an investigation into the matter.
The popular streamer found himself at the center of his own controversy following his calls for Twitch to ban gambling in the wake of the scandal surrounding another streamer. Sliker was accused of scamming $200,000 out of viewers and fellow content creators, using the money for sports betting.
When Asmongold made his tweet, wishing Twitch would ban Sliker, Trainwreck had this to say in response:
Following a reply from Miz, which was subsequently deleted, Trainwreck accused him, as well as his ex-girlfriend Maya Higa, of covering up an act of sexual assault
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