Yesterday it was reported that the company Riot gamesknown for working on games like League of Legends and Valorant, suspended from work one of its directors and initiated an internal investigation against him.
At the center of the scandal Ron johnson ended up after posting the image on his personal page in Facebook, where an African American who died while being detained by white police officers is exposed in unflattering light George Floyd. More precisely, the picture lists the crimes that Floyd had previously committed – he had several convictions.
Johnson allowed himself a comment in which he indicated that “criminal lifestyle doesn’t lead to anything good“
Guide Riot games left far from enthusiastic about the words Johnson, which, according to the representative of the company, contradict the internal values of the team. Shooter developers yesterday Valorant We didn’t comment on the investigation, but today they made a direct statement – Ron Johnson at Riot Games no longer works.
“We must respect the rights of employees to express their own political views, but in this case, Ron Johnson did not do the right thing. His message was deeply offensive to both ourselves and the general audience. It is not only tactless, but also opposes our aspirations to fight injustice, racism, hatred and various prejudices.Also, this act is contrary to the view that Riot Games has regarding inclusiveness, in all its manifestations: from our employees and partners to the players.
Ron perfectly understands the situation and realizes that within our walls he simply will not work out an effective leader. Respectively, starting today, he is no longer listed as our employee“, the Riot Games said in a statement.
At the same time Riot games will stick to the original course. In conversation with the publication Kotaku the company recalled its initiatives to support black people – millions of dollars will be invested in various funds and other sectors helping African-Americans.
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