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===Challenges to the allegations===
===Challenges to the allegations===
On June 25th 2021, {{Sm|Technicals}} made a YouTube video on [[Sky Williams]] where he challenged the vast majority of Jisu's allegations towards ZeRo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luQgX3zEExU|title=Technicals's video}}</ref> In the video, he interviewed ZeRo, who stated that he did not remember anything that Leffen or Jisu had accused him of, and that he felt pressured to admit to the allegations, which created a false agenda that he was guilty. The specific part of the video received a polarizing reception in the community; several people praised him for scrutinizing Jisu's allegations, pointing out the hypocrisy in the ''Smash'' community, and providing another point-of-view to the allegations against ZeRo. Detractors, on the other hand, accused Technicals for building a narrative that manipulated the facts. In particular, a screenshot on a [[Discord]] DM between Technicals and ZeRo led many people to accuse the two for attempting to manipulate the narrative.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/arJunebug/status/1408858031031472132|title=Discord screenshot between Technicals and ZeRo}}</ref> Both Jisu and Leffen have yet to publicly address Technicals's claims.
On June 25th 2021, {{Sm|Technicals}} made a YouTube video on [[Sky Williams]] where he challenged the vast majority of Jisu's allegations towards ZeRo.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luQgX3zEExU|title=Technicals's video}}</ref> In the video, he interviewed ZeRo, who stated that he did not remember anything that Leffen or Jisu had accused him of, and that he felt pressured to admit to the allegations, which created a false agenda that he was guilty. The specific part of the video received a polarizing reception in the community; several people praised him for scrutinizing Jisu's allegations, pointing out the hypocrisy in the ''Smash'' community, and providing another point-of-view to the allegations against ZeRo. Most others, on the other hand, accused Technicals for building a narrative that manipulated the facts. In particular, a screenshot on a [[Discord]] DM between Technicals and ZeRo led many people to accuse the two for attempting to manipulate the narrative.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://twitter.com/arJunebug/status/1408858031031472132|title=Discord screenshot between Technicals and ZeRo}}</ref>  


On November 16, 2021, ZeRo uploaded a video to YouTube, stating that he was returning to creating and uploading content the following day, and retracting his previous admission to the accusations, claiming he confessed under duress.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-11-16|title="I've made a tremendous mistake:" ZeRo speaks up about grooming allegations and his future on YouTube|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/15718/zero-returning-to-youtube-smash-ultimate-scandal|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-16|website=InvenGlobal|language=en}}</ref>
On November 16, 2021, ZeRo uploaded a video to YouTube, stating that he was returning to creating and uploading content the following day, and retracting his previous admission to the accusations, claiming he confessed under duress.<ref>{{Cite web|last=|first=|date=2021-11-16|title="I've made a tremendous mistake:" ZeRo speaks up about grooming allegations and his future on YouTube|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/15718/zero-returning-to-youtube-smash-ultimate-scandal|url-status=live|access-date=2021-11-16|website=InvenGlobal|language=en}}</ref>  


On November 19, 2021, ZeRo filed a lawsuit against Jisu on the grounds of defamation and having lost his career due to Jisu's videos accusing ZeRo of sexual misconduct.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Technicals_/status/1465839425544339457|title=Technicals screenshot of Jisu announcement}}</ref> ZeRo's claims are that Jisu knowingly lied about the age difference between himself and Vanessa when the two started dating, about ZeRo physically abusing Vanessa (additionally claiming this to be libel), about her accusations of ZeRo seeking to fly a 14-year-old child to meet in a hotel for sexual activity (but did not deny similar sexting allegations), and about her claims that ZeRo showed her sexually explicit Craigslist ads and hentai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/15845/zero-sues-jisu-for-defamation-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations|title=ZeRo sues accuser Jisu for defamation over sexual misconduct allegations}}</ref> ZeRo further claimed that Jisu is legally responsible for Tempo Storm and Facebook Gaming terminating their contracts with him, said to be worth over $2 million. The lawsuit seeks a currently unknown amount in damages for "defamation and emotional distress".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/super-smash-bros-pro-zero-lawsuit-jisu/|title=Former Super Smash Bros. Player ZeRo is Suing His Roommate}}</ref>
On November 19, 2021, ZeRo filed a lawsuit against Jisu on the grounds of defamation and having lost his career due to Jisu's videos accusing ZeRo of sexual misconduct.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://twitter.com/Technicals_/status/1465839425544339457|title=Technicals screenshot of Jisu announcement}}</ref> ZeRo's claims are that Jisu knowingly lied about the age difference between himself and Vanessa when the two started dating, about ZeRo physically abusing Vanessa (additionally claiming this to be libel), about her accusations of ZeRo seeking to fly a 14-year-old child to meet in a hotel for sexual activity (but did not deny similar sexting allegations), and about her claims that ZeRo showed her sexually explicit Craigslist ads and hentai.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.invenglobal.com/articles/15845/zero-sues-jisu-for-defamation-over-sexual-misconduct-allegations|title=ZeRo sues accuser Jisu for defamation over sexual misconduct allegations}}</ref> ZeRo further claimed that Jisu is legally responsible for Tempo Storm and Facebook Gaming terminating their contracts with him, said to be worth over $2 million. The lawsuit seeks a currently unknown amount in damages for "defamation and emotional distress".<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://gamerant.com/super-smash-bros-pro-zero-lawsuit-jisu/|title=Former Super Smash Bros. Player ZeRo is Suing His Roommate}}</ref>


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, though notably not any retraction with any of the other allegations. Ultimately, both parties agreed to resolve the litigation and move on.


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.
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 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.
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.
Notably Zero has made no defense for the Katie and third girl allegations, which the Katie allegation Zero confessed to, then retracted the confession.


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