Dr. Disrespect’s Twitch Ban Shines Light on Legal Concerns Involving Online Streaming

By Ethan Chaiet, 2L, Villanova University - Charles Widger School of Law In late June 2020, popular Twitch streamer Dr. Disrespect, known for his provocative persona and armed with lucrative exclusive two-year contract, mysteriously disappeared from the platform.[1] Dr. Disrespect, whose real name is Guy Beahm IV, was one of Twitch’s top content creators. Dr. Disrespect's streams consistently attracted an average of over 21,000 viewers, and he remained loyal to the platform even as many of