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#MeToo | Former Blizzard CEO 'deeply ashamed' of harassment lawsuit

Former Blizzard CEO 'deeply ashamed' of harassment lawsuit
Former Blizzard CEO 'deeply ashamed' of harassment lawsuit
  • Activision Blizzard being sued on behalf of former employees who allege “frat boy culture” runs deep within the firm.

  • Video game giant’s co-founder “deeply ashamed” by claims of rife sexual harassment against female employees.

  • Females estimated to make up 20% of the video game giant’s workforce.

The co-founder of video games firm Blizzard has issued a statement saying he feels “ashamed” of his former company, following the news that legal action was being taken, including claims of sexual harrassment.

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