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Maniac Finally Responds to the Allegations, Admitting to His Behaviour

Muhammad Shahrayar Sheikh is a news writer at cyber-sport.io who covers the latest news in the Counter-Strike 2 sphere. Amongst the many games he grew up playing, Counter-Strike 1.6 was...
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On September 7th, news emerged as Mathieu ‘Maniac’ Quiquerez responded to the many allegations of sexual assault against him. It all began when Hannah Marie ZT, a freelance esports journalist, took to social media to share her experience with the man during the BLAST Premier Fall Finals, London Afterparty. Her accusations was further reinforced by Daisy “Dampptowel”, an esports interviewer and host, as she was also sexually assaulted by Maniac on that party.
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Since the allegations, some of CS2’s top tournament organizers, particularly BLAST, PGL and ESL, disowned Maniac as a broadcaster, stating that they will not be working with him again. Although Maniac’s initial response (to Hannah specifically) was in disagreement with her version of events, he has now finally admitted to his unacceptable behavior.

Maniac Finally Responds to the Allegations, Admitting to His Behaviour

What did Maniac say?

Although Maniac did not explicitly address the allegations, it’s clear from the context what he is apologizing for.

"I have been forced to peer into the abyss and face my worst demons in the last few days. I have had a problematic relationship with alcohol for most of my adult life. I have attempted in many ways to get it under control but I have failed miserably at various points.


 

I am ashamed of my weakness, which has been for years. Now I cannot turn a blind eye to it anymore. Alcohol reveals my self doubt, my need for promiscuity, to be seen, to be wanted, because a part of me is broken and feels unworthy.


 

I was broken during my childhood and I wish to one day have the strength to address it with courage. This led to unacceptable behaviors over the years for which I am truly sorry. Sorry doesn’t even begin to cover it.
 

Social media have allowed me to cowardly desensitize human interactions as if nothing really happened. This was an escape. I never wanted to hurt anyone and I have always tried to give people the respect and the agency they deserve.”

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