Shit... I've considered Ben an industry acquaintance and have in fact gone out for drinks with him in Japan. Nothing happened that night that was indicative of any sort of behavior like this, but I also wouldn't be a target for him. This is all just reprehensible, and I won't be going out of way to continue any sort of professional relationship with him (unless, of course, he is legitimately absolved of these accusations -- but I always give the victim the benefit of the doubt, because the vast majority of the time they're not lying and blaming/not believing victims is one of the worst things you can do).
And the N-word bit... god damn it, man. My wife is African. I could and would never excuse or look the other way about any of the stated behavior, but I sure as fuck won't stand for that.
What the hell is wrong with this industry? So many of us came from childhoods where we were bullied and ostracized for being nerds and super into video games... and some of us respond to that by not only becoming even bigger bullies, but going above and beyond and engaging in some deeply twisted, criminal behavior.
I dearly hope this momentum continues. Every single one of these people should be outed. Every. Single. One.