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Following his retirement, ZeRo became known for his content creation, initially streaming on [[Twitch]] before moving to [[Facebook]] Gaming after signing a deal with them in 2019. He also appeared as a commentator at several events for ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', including {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}} and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}.
Following his retirement, ZeRo became known for his content creation, initially streaming on [[Twitch]] before moving to [[Facebook]] Gaming after signing a deal with them in 2019. He also appeared as a commentator at several events for ''Smash 4'' and ''Ultimate'', including {{Trn|Smash 'N' Splash 4}} and {{Trn|CEO 2019}}.


Following accusations of sexual misconduct involving minors in July 2020, ZeRo was banned from the ''Smash'' community and his streaming platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/what-did-zero-do|title=ZeRo admitting his fault}}</ref> However, several of his accusations have since been challenged, with ZeRo himself accusing some of his accusers for spreading misleading information on him. He returned to content creation in 2021 but took a year-long hiatus in 2023 before returning in late 2024. To this day, he remains a controversial figure in the community.
Following accusations of sexual misconduct involving minors in July 2020, ZeRo was banned from the ''Smash'' community and his streaming platforms.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.distractify.com/p/what-did-zero-do|title=ZeRo admitting his fault}}</ref> However, several of his accusations have since been challenged, with ZeRo himself accusing some of his accusers for spreading misleading information on him. He returned to content creation in 2021 before stopping in 2023, and remains a controversial figure in the community.


==Tournament history==
==Tournament history==
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On September 9, 2022, ZeRo published a video giving an update on his situation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUYFK-KJng|title=THE LAWSUIT IS OVER}}</ref> First, he and Jisu made a joint statement stating that the lawsuit had concluded. Both parties called for their audience to cease harassment towards each other, and requested publications and any other YouTube commentary content creators referencing the event to respect the parties' wishes in that regard. He talked about how both parties came to an understanding of their shortcomings: ZeRo regrets his role in Jisu's experience in the Sky House as he had exacerbated it in online public discussions, while Jisu apologized and retracted the statements she made regarding Vanessa. Ultimately, both parties agreed to resolve the litigation and move on.
On September 9, 2022, ZeRo published a video giving an update on his situation.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ADUYFK-KJng|title=THE LAWSUIT IS OVER}}</ref> First, he and Jisu made a joint statement stating that the lawsuit had concluded. Both parties called for their audience to cease harassment towards each other, and requested publications and any other YouTube commentary content creators referencing the event to respect the parties' wishes in that regard. He talked about how both parties came to an understanding of their shortcomings: ZeRo regrets his role in Jisu's experience in the Sky House as he had exacerbated it in online public discussions, while Jisu apologized and retracted the statements she made regarding Vanessa. Ultimately, both parties agreed to resolve the litigation and move on.


In addition, ZeRo stated that he plans on appealing his Twitch ban,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/smash-bros-zero-twitch-ban-appeal-lawsuit/|title=Trying to Get Back on Twitch After Settling Lawsuit}}</ref> and has reiterated that he had no intentions on returning to competitive ''Smash'' as he did not feel welcomed by the scene. In turn, ZeRo accused the community of maintaining an inconsistent bias and having a disregard for the law with its handling of these cases, noting that he felt the higher-ups of the community never liked him, and pointed out how they're trying to stop him from producing content by coercing other players and content creators from collaborating with him or acknowledging him in any capacity, with the threat of being banned from ''Smash'' events or losing their sponsor (ZeRo alleged this had happened to a close friend of his after they played ''Valorant'' together offstream) whilst allowing other controversial figures to be collaborated without repercussion.
In addition, ZeRo stated that he plans on appealing his Twitch ban, and has reiterated that he had no intentions on returning to competitive ''Smash'' as he did not feel welcomed by the scene. In turn, ZeRo accused the community of maintaining an inconsistent bias and having a disregard for the law with its handling of these cases, noting that he felt the higher-ups of the community never liked him, and pointed out how they're trying to stop him from producing content by coercing other players and content creators from collaborating with him or acknowledging him in any capacity, with the threat of being banned from ''Smash'' events or losing their sponsor (ZeRo alleged this had happened to a close friend of his after they played ''Valorant'' together offstream) whilst allowing other controversial figures to be collaborated without repercussion.


Lastly, he accused Leffen as the biggest instigator during the allegations made against him, as he claimed Leffen lied about ZeRo exchanging hentai with Leffen and Japanese players during {{Trn|Apex 2013}} as well as other fans outside the event without verifying their age. A fan also added an addendum to their statement saying while ZeRo had sent her hentai without confirming their age, they were an adult at the time and also requested ZeRo send it to them.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SHSLRuby/status/1408539105743474692|title=Clarification on Leffen accusation from fan}}</ref> ZeRo ultimately accused Leffen for profiting off the drama while tarnishing ZeRo's name in the process, and for feigning worry about ZeRo's health after he attempted suicide.
Lastly, he accused Leffen as the biggest instigator during the allegations made against him, as he claimed Leffen lied about a story regarding ZeRo sharing hentai with Leffen and Japanese players when they housed together for {{Trn|Apex 2013}}, and also accused ZeRo for exchanging hentai with fans without verifying their age. Both the Japanese players and the fan have since denied Leffen's claim or retracted their statement.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/SHSLRuby/status/1408539105743474692|title=Clarification on Leffen accusation from fan}}</ref> ZeRo ultimately accused Leffen for profiting off the drama while tarnishing ZeRo's name in the process.
 
===Community reaction to ZeRo/Jisu lawsuit conclusion===
 
The community reaction to the conclusion of the lawsuit was widely of skepticism that it has absolved ZeRo of his allegations, with the primary argument<ref name="ZeRo Remorse: The Smash Community's Darkest Secret [1:07:17 - 1:13:19]} ">{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nCuJ8sUAjJg&ab_channel=BlackWolfCompany|title= ZeRo Remorse: The Smash Community's Darkest Secret [1:07:17 - 1:13:19]}}</ref> being because the lawsuit was settled out of court without a judgment, with no clear winner, the allegations are still left at the same status as before the lawsuit, not helped by the settlements own Joint statement that ZeRo shows,<ref>{{cite web|url=https://x.com/zerowondering/status/1568342398400606209|title=EXHIBIT "A" ZeRo and Jisu Joint Statement}}</ref> despite ZeRo stating all allegations were deleted, that the only allegation retracted was the Vanessa allegation, being an allegation that Jisu apologized for and removed from her "evidence document" two years before the lawsuit's conclusion.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://x.com/JisuArtist/status/1279928026092859392|title= Jisu's apology}}</ref> The other allegations, including Katie's allegation and Jisu's own allegations, were not retracted, with Jisu in her own statement<ref>{{cite web|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220909203510/http://www.twitlonger.com/show/n_1ss4ite|title= Jisu's closing statement}}</ref> making clear she has not retracted her alleged abuse or recanted the alleged evidence she collected in a google document of ZeRo's alleged abuse victims.
 
The Youtuber BlackWolfCompany would go into detail of the lawsuit in his video<ref name="ZeRo Remorse: The Smash Community's Darkest Secret [1:07:17 - 1:13:19]}" /> where he would pay the clerk fees to get access to  the legal records of the lawsuit. The legal documents would show in response to the lawsuit Jisu's lawyer would file an anti-slap motion leading to 3 of 4 claims for defamation being struck, due to statute of limitations, leading to the only complaint was Jisu's allegation tweet that ZeRo asked a 14-year to send pictures of herself masturbating with ice cubes and offered to fly another minor out to "do that" in a hotel with him. ZeRo's response to these allegations in court was to deny the second allegation but did not mention the first one.  BlackWolfCompany states the court found it odd ZeRo chose to ignore the first of the two allegations, with the court stating that ZeRo did not adequately defend himself against Jisu's statement<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.jacobwolf.report/p/zero-former-roommate-jisu-nearing-settlement-defamation-lawsuit|title=ZeRo, Former Roommate Jisu, Nearing Settlement in Defamation Lawsuit}}</ref>  by not denying the part of Jisu's statement about soliciting explicit pictures, ZeRo offers no evidence to show Jisu's statement was false. The court let the lawsuit proceed, stating they were giving ZeRo "the benefit of the doubt" assuming that this was a drafting error. The court would give ZeRo an opportunity to amend his complaint to include a rebuttal to ZeRo soliciting explicit pictures. In the amended complaint ZeRo chose to not include denying soliciting explicit pictures. The court case would settle out of court with prejudice. BlackWolfCompany would then say ZeRo's lawsuit has been a failure as it had not proven to refute or recant his allegations, alleging it seemed more designed to disrupt the narrative than to actually win the lawsuit. BlackWolfCompany would further show ZeRo making a statement on Katie where ZeRo denies the allegations and claims he is trying to find katie in order to sue her, then ZeRo claims he has evidence that proves his innocence against these claims but won't show it unless for a lawsuit, further claiming Katie has shown zero evidence. BlackWolfCompany would point out Katie has shown evidence in the past and that it's bizarre that ZeRo claims he has evidence to prove his innocence but will not show it on his large platform in order to clear his name.
 
With the view of ZeRo's allegations having functionally not changed from prelawsuit ZeRo has not been welcomed back into the community<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.communitysafetyproject.org/restricted-player-register|title= Global ban recommendation list}}</ref> and remains a controversial figure. Nevertheless, some believe the court case absolved ZeRo's allegations, particularly from those who are fans of Technicals, where ZeRo would be unbanned from and attend an in-person regional at [https://www.start.gg/tournament/cirque-3-5-a-florida-regional/events Cirque 3.5] and attend some online tournaments.


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