Journalist Hannah Marie has accused analyst Maniac of sexual harassment during a CS tournament after-party this summer.
Marie reported that she experienced repeated sexual harassment from Maniac at the event. She described being touched inappropriately, groped, and grabbed from behind despite her evident discomfort and lack of response. The unwanted behaviour included inappropriate touches, pressure on her genitals, stroking her inner thighs, grabbing her waist, and touching her from behind.
This behaviour reportedly continued from around 11 PM until the end of the party at 2 AM. Marie noted that, although Maniac was intoxicated, he seemed to be very aware of his actions, at least during the first hour. His initial touches were described as particularly careful, which shocked her.
Marie stated that the incident left her so distressed that she vomited on the way home. She reported the incident to the relevant company, which conducted an internal investigation. She later learned that the investigation had concluded and confirmed her accusations. For confidentiality reasons, she did not disclose the company's name or the investigators involved.
Marie also claimed that she was not the only victim that night and had to physically pull Maniac away from other women. She revealed, "I am bringing this to light in the hope that other women can protect themselves and avoid the danger of sexual violence from Maniac. I know I was not the only woman targeted that night, and I had to physically pull him away from others as well."
Marie emphasised the difficulty of addressing sexual violence issues within the industry, even when done discreetly.
Additionally, sticker creator Arko has accused Maniac of destroying his family. Arko and his wife have two daughters.