TSM Fined, CEO Suspended After Riot Games Investigation Reveals ‘Bullying Behavior’

The video game developer and publisher said Wednesday that in Riot Games’ investigation into allegations of bullying and verbal abuse against TSM CEO Andy “Reginald” Dean, it found “a pattern and practice of profanity and bullying behavior” by the executive.

As part of his competitive deal, TSM was $75,000, Dinh needs sensitivity training and executive training, and Dinh is on probation in the Riot ecosystem for the next two years. Riot will also conduct regular check-ins with TSM League of Legends players and will also assign a stand-alone monitor to run a “hint” where TSM employees can anonymously report Dean’s abusive behavior.

While TSM revealed in May that Dean’s internal investigation found no “unlawful conduct” by any executive, the League Championship Series (LCS) appears to have concluded that his behavior violated Riot’s rules.

“Based on the findings of our independent investigators’ reports, we believe that Dean engaged in a pattern and practice of degrading behavior and intimidation,” Riot said in the ruling. This included verbal insults against professional players and TSM staff. Insulting and derogatory communication. Almost all of the witnesses agreed that Dean’s outbursts and abuse were largely limited to the perceived performance of a player or staff member. No witnesses have said that Dean is classified as a protected class (race, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, etc.).

The LCS investigation would consist of 14 independent interviews with individuals including Dean, all complainants provided by the NA LCS Players Association (LCSPA) and other parties identified during the process.

Additionally, LCS investigators have apparently contacted former TSM players and employees who either did not respond or refused to cooperate with the investigation, and reviewed certain emails and other electronic communications, public statements and videos.

For “efficiency” reasons, few interviews were conducted by the LCS with TSM’s independent investigator as well as current TSM staff, although there was little overlap anywhere.

Based on its findings, the LCS was confident enough to “determine the seriousness of Dean’s behavior and, if so, the appropriate remedy,” two key points that have reportedly already been shared with TSM, Dean, and LCSPA.

“TSM and Dinh are committed to bringing about cultural change in their organization and we want to facilitate this positive change,” Riot said in a statement. Said. “However, if this change does not happen, we want to make sure the results in the Riot ecosystem are clear. Any finding by the LCS or any other Riot governing body that Dinh broke our rules during this trial period will result in severe penalties increased penalties”