Marty Scurll Issues New Statement On Allegations: Words Aren’t Enough And Action Is Needed
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Marty Scurll is quoted saying that he wants to “seek forgiveness” and “provide a safe environment” for all fans in another statement released by ROH’s head of creative after word got out that he engaged with a 16-year-old girl back in 2015. The alleged victim shared her story on Twitter in light of the #SpeakingOut movement and accuses Scurll of sexually abusing her.
“In 2015 after a wrestling event in the UK, I had a brief consensual sexual encounter with a woman. In that moment, at a bar, in those circumstances, I had no cause to question her age. I don’t say any of this lightly or to seek absolution for my ignorance. Although I did not become aware of her age until after the encounter, the reality of the age disparity is not lost on me. I understand that although our encounter was technically legal in the UK, my lack of good judgement that evening has disappointed many fans.
“This week, the woman I’m referencing bravely shared her stories of abuse she experienced while attending wrestling events during that time period. My name has been included in one of the recollections she has shared. I can only speak to what I know to be true and my own actions.
“It is my understanding the this woman continuously supported our sport through her attendance at events, seminars and training sessions, and as an industry, we failed her. I cannot begin to understand the difficulties she must be experiencing, and in that spirit I ask that you please continue to respect her privacy.
“My immediate priority is to seek forgiveness for unknowingly contributing to a culture that for too long has promulgated ego over humanity and hurt many along the way. For those of use with a voice that can reach beyond our own doorsteps, it is our shared responsibility to be better and do more. The system must change to protect the most vulnerable and provide an ecosystem where female fans and athletes can engage and participate safely. The time is now. As a person who has been identified as part of the problem, I am unreservedly committing to be part of the solution. In the very short term, I am looking to work within the industry to create better security protocols at events to provide a safe environment for all fans. Words are no longer enough, action is needed.”
— Marty Scurll (@MartyScurll) June 24, 2020
This is the second statement Scurll has released in two days regarding the allegations.
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